Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.

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 ...

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 ...

Negative thinking considers the weaknesses of human nature, the disadvantages of change, and how things can go wrong. Positive thinking considers the goodness of people, the advantages of change, and ...

We’re all familiar with well-worn catchphrases extolling the benefits of positive thinking: “It’s the thought that counts.” “What you focus on expands.” Or, “Whether you think you can or you think you ...

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

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 ...

CNN — Wouldn't you like to stop your stressful, anxious thinking in its tracks? Turns out you can, and while you're at it, you can make yourself feel and act better too. That's the basis of cognitive ...

Many people experience negative thought spirals or feedback loops. The triggers for these spirals can be minor, but they can lead to major self-doubts and questioning our sense of belonging, skills, ...

Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...

How Strategic Pessimism Builds Resilience in Risk Management and Life. For decades, the business and self-help worlds have been flooded with the gospel of positive thinking. We’re told to “stay ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Make it a good day. Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California has taken to ...