We all know that negative thinking can fuel anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem—and in a world where we’re ...

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 ...

The triggers for these spirals can be minor, but they can lead to major self-doubts and questioning our sense of belonging, ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're like me, you’ve read countless articles (heck, I’ve probably written one) and tried different techniques to get rid of those pesky negative thoughts — those little gremlins in your mind that ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the midst of threat, loss, uncertainty, and change, our ability to Pause enables us to respond in a manner that aligns with our longer-term goals and values. Neuroscience has shown that social and ...

Think of a time where you just couldn’t stop something from popping up in your head. That earworm of your least favorite artist, or a cringe-worthy memory of a bad interaction with your team. At its ...

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 ...