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 ...

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 ...

We sometimes get stuck repeating the same negative thoughts over and over, which is known as "loop thinking." Negative cycles of experiences can also repeat themselves in our lives, such as having the ...

Psychologists say the fastest way out of a negative mental spiral isn't more analysis or insight — it's one small action, ...

The ‘Blue Dolphin’ Rule: Stop negative thoughts with emotional intelligence Backed by years of research in cognitive psychology, the Blue Dolphin Rule will help you replace harmful thoughts with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most people who call themselves overthinkers aren't wired that way — they're just running untrained thoughts on autopilot.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. When work is stressful it’s natural to obsess, overthink or ...