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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever “choked under pressure?” Maybe it was a sport, musical performance, a contest, job interview, or an exam, and you really wanted to do your very best. Possibly there was an audience, or ...

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Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

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 ...

When I am working with people, they tell me the most important thing they would like help with is releasing negative thoughts. I wish it could be so easy to let them go, but for many of us, negative ...

We're all trying to figure out how to find happiness. These small, intentional decisions create less drama and a life that feels lighter and happier without needing to change everything at once.

For generations, people have debated whether a glass is half empty or half full. The response that you give often indicates ...