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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here are five affirmations that can help create a calmer inner dialogue when negative thoughts begin to take over.

Any one of us can fall into the trap of negative self-talk, but there’s one phrase to avoid that can reinforce a cycle of pessimism, psychologists say. Some of us might be more prone to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Research suggests that 40% of high school students have experienced feelings of hopelessness in the past year. Between 2016 and 2024, emotional health problems among 18 to 25-year-olds have increased ...

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 ...

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 ...

Plenty of characteristics set me (and other recreational runners) apart from the pros. First, I’m not super fast or winning races. Second, I’m a health and fitness editor who writes about running, but ...