A positive attitude is key to just about everything good in life. Negative thought patterns are difficult to break, and they can wreak havoc not only on one’s career if left unchecked, but also your ...

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 ...

Negative thoughts can completely dismantle your outlook on life, your relationships, and even your potential for success. While the idea of just thinking positive thoughts seems nice, it isn't always ...

A lot of articles talk about the downside of negative thoughts—including how they can shape our outlook, relationships, and potential for success. But the problem with this general framing is that ...

All feelings come from our thoughts. If we feel happy, we are happy. If we feel sad, we are sad. My mentor and friend Dan Zelling M.D. said, “You can change your thoughts and thereby your feelings.” ...

Whether they’re positive or negative, our thoughts are powerful. When receiving feedback on a project at work, an athletic performance, or an academic paper, we tend to be more affected by negative ...

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

On any given day, we’re bombarded with negative emotions and memories weaving webs of self-doubt and anxiety. These upsetting thoughts may entrap us from making decisions, paint our self-image ...

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 ...

Positive thinking can have a range of physical and mental health benefits. Building a few habits, like positive self-talk and journaling, can help you get started. Are you a glass half-empty or ...