Repetitive negative thinking — the habit of getting stuck in endless loops of worry or rumination — is increasingly recognized as a key driver behind anxiety, depression and other mental health ...

For many people, the human mind can feel like an exhaustingly busy place. A casual conversation with a coworker or a minor ...

Get ready for an attitude adjustment. Being a “negative person” or a “positive person” isn’t set in stone — and using a really simple trick that anyone can learn could change your mood, your ...

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

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; ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Overthinking is the habit of excessively analyzing, dwelling on ...

We all have that inner voice. The one that whispers you’re not good enough whenever you try something new. The one that catalogs every embarrassing thing you’ve ever done and replays them on loop at 3 ...

Do you ever find yourself daydreaming or distracted and your thoughts turn negative? You try to push away the upsetting thoughts, but it’s difficult, or even impossible. Those are intrusive thoughts.

Have you ever had a strong emotional reaction and then judged yourself for it? Told yourself that you shouldn't have gotten so angry, or that you should have had better coping skills? It is a common ...

Sarah Hudgens is a content pro with over 15 years of experience writing and editing copy for a wide range of industry verticals and channels. Distraction and mindfulness are common strategies to cope ...