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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Feeling ...

When I am working with people, they tell me the most important thing they would like help with is releasing negative thoughts. I wish it could be so easy to let them go, but for many of us, negative ...

That relentless inner critic never seems to take a break. Whether it’s questioning your abilities, replaying embarrassing moments, or predicting worst-case scenarios, negative self-talk can hijack ...