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 ...

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 ...

Psychologists share what 'catastrophizing' really means and how to combat it.

We all experience moments when our minds seem to spiral into a loop of negative thoughts, leaving us feeling stuck, drained, and mentally exhausted. These thought patterns can be subtle yet deeply ...

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 ...

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 ...

The ideological divide between opposing political groups has been drastically increasing in various countries worldwide. This phenomenon, known as political polarization, can lead to greater social ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harrison Monarth is an executive coach who covers leadership. Does your mind often return to an unpleasant or stressful event?

Analyzing your own thoughts might seem healthy, but a new review shows that deep introspection is actually associated with ...

Discover seven powerful mental habits that help reduce negative thinking, strengthen emotional resilience, and create a calmer, more positive mindset.

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 ...

Understanding what depression is – and what it is not – is often the first step toward relief.