We all know that negative thinking can fuel anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem—and in a world where we’re bombarded with negative news daily, it’s easier than ever to get caught in a ...

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 ...

Before you fix your performance, fix your mindset.

Ever had a song you couldn’t get out of your head? That happened to me the other day. Pink Pony Club. It’s everywhere right now; I can’t escape it. And even though I really don’t like that song, it’s ...

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 ...

To stop negative thinking on demand, I find it wise to step back and remember that you always have a choice when it comes to your thinking—you can catch and change the direction of your negative ...

Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

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 ...

Speech has the ability to change perception, so it's important to stop negative thoughts, including trash-talking yourself, before they wear you out. Making the conscious choice to eliminate ...

Plenty of characteristics set me (and other recreational runners) apart from the pros. First, I’m not super fast or winning races. Second, I’m a health and fitness editor who writes about running, but ...

The most common approach heading into a big competition is to think positively–visualize the best-case scenario, focus on improving times or beating opponents, and avoid worrying about negative ...