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 ...

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

How do we control our own thoughts? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Dr. Abbie ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Research suggests that 40% of high school students have experienced feelings of hopelessness in the past year. Between 2016 and 2024, emotional health problems among 18 to 25-year-olds have increased ...

**CONTENT WARNING** This story mentions the topic of abusive relationships. Sometimes, it’s hard to keep pushing yourself to accomplish something when it feels like you’ve struck out so many ...

Zulkayda Mamat is no stranger to traumatic memories. Ethnically Uighur, Mamat left China at age 12 after an uprising in the region of East Turkestan, where most of Mamat’s extended family still lives.

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 ...