Ever find yourself focusing on the bad in every situation? That’s a cognitive distortion called mental filtering, which is therapist-speak for you’re stuck in a negative thought cycle. Negative ...

As levels of stress and anxiety have escalated dramatically in the last 20 years, it’s not surprising that many people have turned to techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as a way to ...

Even the most capable of professionals can find themselves caught up in unproductive thinking—especially when under pressure. Left unchecked, these patterns can affect decision-making, communication ...

Negative thinking considers the weaknesses of human nature, the disadvantages of change, and how things can go wrong. Positive thinking considers the goodness of people, the advantages of change, and ...

We all think negatively sometimes. We’re having a bad day, and it feels like the world is against us. We start to believe that things are harder for us, that life is unfair, or that other people do ...

The commonly-held belief that attempting to suppress negative thoughts is bad for our mental health could be wrong, a new study suggests. Researchers trained 120 volunteers worldwide to suppress ...

Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...

It’s no secret that our minds hold incredible power over our bodies, often in ways we don’t fully understand. The connection ...

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Negative thoughts can creep into our minds when we least expect them. Doubt, fear, insecurity, and guilt can weigh us down and make us forget who we are in Christ. You tell yourself you’re failing, ...