Much has been written about cognitive distortions—those fixed, inaccurate patterns of thinking that can cause so much unhappiness. A quick Google search turns up dozens of articles that list any ...

A pessimistic, dismal outlook can take a toll on your life in more ways than you might think. Research consistently links negative thinking to an increased risk of mental health problems, physical ...

If you experience guilt and anxiety when you’re relaxing, you’re not alone. Productivity guilt is real, but it’s important to remember that rest isn’t a waste of time. Modern society often rewards ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. How do you say no—or let go—when your inner critic won’t ...

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Department of Life Sciences College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University of London Imagine seeking help for anxiety, only to find that your ...

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,” ...

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, ...

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