Based on my counseling clients who struggle with what they describe as overthinking, I can best describe it as the mental equivalent of spinning your wheels. They use a lot of psychic energy going ...

It’s 2 a.m. You lie in bed, eyes wide open, replaying conversations in your head. “What if I had said this? Why did that happen? What will tomorrow bring?” The clock ticks louder, your chest tightens, ...

The cost of overthinking is even higher than you imagine. It causes you to spend too much time deliberating that you could otherwise have devoted to taking action. It turns helpful reflection into ...

It’s the kind of question that keeps even the most talented creatives up at night. In an era where validation often comes in the form of likes, shares, and algorithms, self-expression can feel like a ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

The dreams are violent—not against me, but against the people I love most. My hands reach out in the dream, but I can’t move fast enough. I’m far away and can’t find my car keys. I shout, but my voice ...

In a few weeks the government’s funding will run out. If Democrats vote for a new spending bill, they will be funding Trump’s autocratic takeover — and I don’t see how they can. In about three weeks, ...

Commentary: The iPhone 16 sales pitch was all about Apple Intelligence. For the iPhone 17, it seems Apple has learned from its mistakes. Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, ...

You've probably seen the word "narcissist" thrown around online in headlines, on dating apps or in therapy-themed TikToks. But the label that people often unthinkingly slap on toxic bosses or reality ...

(CNN) — While human cases of rabies in the United States are rare, it’s still a deadly disease: six people have died from rabies nationwide since September 2024, a US Centers for Disease Control and ...

When extreme weather strikes, the headlines often focus on what’s been lost. But across the country, some neighborhoods are quietly proving that the story doesn’t have to end there. Through smart ...