We all know that negative thinking can fuel anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem—and in a world where we’re bombarded with negative news daily, it’s easier than ever to get caught in a ...
More than ever, it seems, the world can be extremely overwhelming. When so much seems to be out of our control, it can be easy to fall into unhealthy patterns. Negative thinking can contribute to even ...
We sometimes get stuck repeating the same negative thoughts over and over, which is known as "loop thinking." Negative cycles of experiences can also repeat themselves in our lives, such as having the ...
Even the most capable of professionals can find themselves caught up in unproductive thinking—especially when under pressure. Left unchecked, these patterns can affect decision-making, communication ...
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,” ...
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 ...
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 ...
A groundbreaking study has confirmed what many people experience but rarely discuss: our mental well-being follows a predictable daily pattern. Analyzing data from over 49,000 adults, researchers ...
Whether it is putting off doing the laundry, paying your bills, or getting your shopping done, we all procrastinate. As students, the urge to procrastinate is even stronger when you’re surrounded by ...
The most common approach heading into a big competition is to think positively–visualize the best-case scenario, focus on improving times or beating opponents, and avoid worrying about negative ...