Ever find yourself focusing on the bad in every situation? That’s a cognitive distortion called mental filtering, which is therapist-speak for you’re stuck in a negative thought cycle. Negative ...
Ramit Sethi, author of "I Will Teach You To Be Rich," gives advice on how to turn negative "internal scripts" about money into positive, productive thoughts. What’s the first thought you have when you ...
Many people experience negative thought spirals or feedback loops. The triggers for these spirals can be minor, but they can lead to major self-doubts and questioning our sense of belonging, skills, ...
Contrary to what is commonly taught in psychotherapy, blocking out negative thoughts might not be so bad for your mental health after all. Learning to suppress bad thoughts may actually improve mental ...
Low mood and negative thoughts amplify pain in the brain. Therapies that reduce subconscious negative thinking reduce ...
Successful people tend to understand the importance of knowing how to repair aspects of both life and business. In my experience, one of the most essential repairs a leader can make in their life is ...
Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...
“Do this ... Don’t do that ... Do it better ... What’s wrong with you, can’t you do anything right?” Is there an inner critic that has taken up residence in ...
It’s no secret that our minds hold incredible power over our bodies, often in ways we don’t fully understand. The connection between our thoughts and physical health is profound, with many bodily ...
NEW YORK (AP) — When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Feeling ...
Too much negativity can drag down even the most resilient people. That’s why patterns of negative thinking are so insidious. Over time, they erode our self-confidence until we start second-guessing ...
Take the trash out: According to new research in Psychological Science, writing down your negative thoughts and tossing them in the garbage can erase your bad mood. Simple pick-me-up or suspect ...