Repetitive negative thinking — the habit of getting stuck in endless loops of worry or rumination — is increasingly recognized as a key driver behind anxiety, depression and other mental health ...

A new study links repetitive negative thinking (RNT) to poorer cognitive function in older Chinese adults, raising questions about how certain thought patterns may impact brain health. Researchers ...

"Our life is like a silent film on which we each write our own commentary." —Unknown Zen Buddhist Master "T'is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so." —Shakespeare We spend most of our lives ...

Ruminating on negative thoughts is a major distraction that undermines leadership abilities by internalizing negative feedback and altering self-perception. Reframing negative thoughts and carving out ...

A groundbreaking study has confirmed what many people experience but rarely discuss: our mental well-being follows a predictable daily pattern. Analyzing data from over 49,000 adults, researchers ...

Have you ever found yourself caught in a loop of negative thinking? Those persistent worries, self-critical statements, or frustrating "what ifs" that seem to play on repeat? It's a common human ...

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?

Thoughts that arise spontaneously when humans are not deliberately trying to think of something are known to play a key role in decision-making and various cognitive functions, as well as in some ...

For generations, people have debated whether a glass is half empty or half full. The response that you give often indicates ...