If emotional problems are driven by negative beliefs, it might seem like the best way to feel better is to change the way we think. This concept is applied regularly by cognitive therapists who go ...

We all have moments when our thoughts feel like they’re spiralling down. When sadness, anger, or anxiety take the wheel and we feel powerless to stop them. But what if managing these emotions isn’t ...

Get ready for an attitude adjustment. Being a “negative person” or a “positive person” isn’t set in stone — and using a really simple trick that anyone can learn could change your mood, your ...

For those who suffer from chronic pain, dealing with daily discomfort can be frustrating and exhausting. Beyond the physical discomfort, people also must cope with the complicated and equally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. How do you say no—or let go—when your inner critic won’t ...

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

There are some days — or perhaps even weeks and months — that we simply feel “down in the dumps.” Whether we’re playing the comparison game on social media, feeling stressed from the weight of our ...

"Happy Not Perfect" author Poppy Jamie explains how the concept of psychological flexibility can help with overcoming negative thoughts. Even if you’re a glass-half-full type of person, no one can be ...

Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There are four common actions that may signal imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome can happen multiple times.