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 ...

Feeling emotionally drained is something everyone experiences at some point. It might seem like the world just won't give you a break, but sometimes, the culprit is our own thought patterns. These ...

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 ...

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,” ...

Personality isn’t as stable as we originally thought. Modern research shows traits are patterns that evolve when you ...

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 ...

Ruminating on negative thoughts is a major distraction that undermines leadership abilities by internalizing negative feedback and altering self-perception. Reframing negative thoughts and carving out ...

Leading up to the election, many people may have thought they would jinx their preferred candidate if they stated that they believed he or she would win. This belief that one's thoughts or hopes can ...

Shifting from examining frustrating issues in isolation to a systems thinking approach that identifies the patterns shaping ...

Explains how settings like hotel lounges and waiting areas can shift attention patterns and briefly change how people process everyday thoughts.