Stressful thinking patterns are an example of cognitive distortions—the belief that something is true despite it having no basis in fact. Not surprisingly, this leads to mental suffering. I’m using ...

A new study links repetitive negative thinking (RNT) to poorer cognitive function in older Chinese adults, raising questions about how certain thought patterns may impact brain health. Researchers ...

Negative thinking can happen automatically and keep you from living a happier life. Learn to balance your thinking with these tips.

Forward thinking is more essential than ever. It is the difference between constantly putting out fires and stepping back to ...

Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

Catastrophizing is a thinking pattern that causes you to focus on the negative. It often causes people to spiral, imagine the worst possible outcomes, and experience anxiety. Recognizing the pattern, ...

Repetitive negative thinking is a major element of psychological disorders. Clinically concerning levels of anxiety, depression, and anger all carry with them repetitive thoughts that serve to ...

The human mind has an incredible capacity for imagination, but sometimes that creativity works against us. When thoughts spiral into worst-case scenarios and disaster feels inevitable, catastrophic ...

Over the years, I have personally witnessed counterproductive thinking patterns that hold people back (many of them my own coaching clients). Some examples include lacking emotional intelligence or ...