What's the quickest way to stop a painful, uncomfortable thought in its tracks? Embrace it, make it your friend! Don't ignore it or block it because it will stalk you as if it's your shadow. Instead, ...

**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 ...

Overthinking is something many people struggle with, especially in a fast-paced, stressful world. It often begins with one small worry and quickly turns into a cycle of repeated thoughts. A simple ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bryce Hoffman writes about leadership, strategy, and decision making. The curse of knowledge is a cognitive bias that occurs when ...

Self-pity is the emotion we experience when we're preoccupied with our troubles, focusing solely on our own suffering and perceived misfortunes, as we compare our lives with how we imagine the lives ...

Effective strategies to stop overthinking, reduce stress, and regain focus with actionable steps for daily life.

September 13th is Positive Thinking Day. While we don’t need a day to recognize the importance and value that positivity can have in our lives, reminders can be helpful. We are all human, and it’s not ...