There has never been a shortage of things to worry about, but in 2026 it can feel as though anxiety is arriving on our screens before we've even had our morning coffee. Headlines compete for our ...

A negative mindset is known to trigger or heighten stress and anxiety — and new research has revealed other trickle-down effects on mental and physical health. Researchers from Amen Clinics, a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harrison Monarth is an executive coach who covers leadership. Does your mind often return to an unpleasant or stressful event?

I couldn’t stop asking myself that question. After months of slow business, I was suddenly getting inundated with tons of appointments and opportunities, more than I could manage. I felt overwhelmed.

Repetitive negative thinking is a major element of psychological disorders. Clinically concerning levels of anxiety, depression, and anger all carry with them repetitive thoughts that serve to ...

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 ...

As someone who has recently celebrated 16 years of continued recovery, I am asked if there is anything that I wish I could have done differently during my addiction or early on in my recovery. I ...

The commonly-held belief that attempting to suppress negative thoughts is bad for our mental health could be wrong, a new study suggests. Researchers trained 120 volunteers worldwide to suppress ...

Ever find yourself in a negative thinking spiral? Of course you have! It’s human nature. Cognitive distortions aka thinking traps– are basically exaggerated or irrational negative thought patterns ...

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 ...

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 isn’t about ignoring bipolar disorder symptoms — it’s about changing the inner voice that says you’re not capable, worthy, or enough. Negative self-talk is something I’ve struggled ...