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 ...

The brain is prejudiced toward bad stuff, according to psychologists Paul Rozin and Edward Royzman and other researchers.

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 ...

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 ...

In Dante’s Inferno, the Roman writer Virgil leads the story’s narrator down through the circles of hell. Each circle is more grotesque and frightening than the last, until finally the pair reach the ...

**CONTENT WARNING** This story mentions the topic of abusive relationships. Sometimes, it’s hard to keep pushing yourself to accomplish something when it feels like you’ve struck out so many ...

Max just closed his laptop after a brutal weekly check-in with his boss. The entire conversation focused on Max’s performance: how he’s missing deadlines and turning in subpar work, and how it’s ...

Doomscrolling refers to spending an excessive amount of time reading negative news online without pausing. Learn more about the health effects of doomscrolling and how you can stop. The term ...

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 ...

Do you ever feel like work is taking over your life? You’re not alone. For many years, work dominated my life, too. Then on March 28, 2015, a phone call changed everything. The person on the other end ...

“Food noise” is suddenly everywhere. Though it may evoke the crunch of a potato chip or the sizzle of oil in a pan, the term describes intrusive thoughts about food that are distressing and disruptive ...