There is a concept in Buddhism known as shin'en, which translates to “heart/mind-monkey” and refers to the restless, inconstant, and uncontrollable thoughts that run through our head. These ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Keeping your thoughts together can help you be a more peaceful and organized entrepreneur. When you’re thinking clearly, you’ll act more ...

Your mind is restless and feels out of control with scattered thoughts that truly interrupt your day or while you sleep. That overactive mind even creates scenarios, jumps to conclusions, and makes up ...

If you’ve ever tried meditation, you’ve probably encountered the “monkey mind.” It’s that part of your mind that refuses to shut up, can’t just relax and let go, and is always looking for problems, ...

Have you ever made a decision about your finances that was driven by emotion, rather than logic? Maybe, as a teen, you bought clothes you knew you couldn’t afford just to fit in with the ‘cool’ kids.

Comedian Drew Carey outsourced the development of his productivity strategy to David Allen, author of the cult classic, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, who “taught him how to ...

Has this happened to you lately? You’re in a conversation, or a meeting or working on an important project. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, you’re thinking about what you’re going to have for dinner ...

I used to think that I was a worrier. I worry about my family, my job, my country, and the growing gap between consumer and enterprise educational platforms. But after reading Daniel Smith's very ...

I was in the kitchen talking to my husband about an irritating coworker. I meant to say, “You’ve got a deep grudge against that guy.” But what came out was, “You’ve got a deep drug against that guy.” ...

A new Yale study analyzing monkey brains during competitive activity may help scientists better understand strategic and social reasoning in human beings. In a September study published in the journal ...