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 ...
In the silent corners of the mind, where thoughts multiply like wildfire, overthinking often becomes our greatest enemy. It creeps in quietly — turning small worries into overwhelming anxieties and ...
Have you ever had an unpleasant thought or image that seems to pop into your head out of nowhere? These unwanted mental visitors, also known as intrusive thoughts, can be disturbing, distressing and ...
This is part one of a two-part post. Click here to read part 2. How do you stop yourself from obsessing over something, focusing on it until you lose a sense of perspective, and your thoughts spiral ...
It can take time and practice to successfully reframe negative thoughts that have been replaying in our mind for years. When ...
What if you could rewire your brain’s default negativity in just two seconds? Welcome to what British psychologist Jonathan Rhodes and I call the "Choice Point"—a critical moment of attention that can ...
Mental health professionals have long believed that facing fears reduces depression and anxiety caused by negative thinking. However, new research suggests that suppressing negative thoughts may work ...
As a student and teacher of emotional intelligence, I’m a big believer in using simple frameworks to help guide the way we think and act. Generally speaking, emotional intelligence is the ability to ...
**CONTENT WARNING** This story mentions the topic of abusive relationships. Sometimes, it’s hard to keep pushing yourself to accomplish something when it feels like you’ve struck out so many ...
Learning to accept, reframe and regulate your emotions puts you back in the driver's seat of your life. But if this feels ...
Do you ever feel self-conscious or inexperienced when compared to your coworkers? If so, you’re not alone; 70% of employees struggle with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, or imposter syndrome.
'I'm not gonna do this again', we often say when faced with negative feedback, adverse effects, or disappointing outcomes. Thus, we attempt to learn from such negative experiences. This principle is ...