We all know people we refer to as a Negative Nancy/Ned or a Debbie Downer. They automatically imagine the worst-case scenario in every situation. They are plagued by negative thoughts and feelings of ...

The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” ...

We all think negatively sometimes. We’re having a bad day, and it feels like the world is against us. We start to believe that things are harder for us, that life is unfair, or that other people do ...

My wife and I run a business together, and yesterday was a typical morning. We started with a cup of coffee, and although I don’t like to talk business every morning, I had something on my mind and I ...

Positive thinking offers a variety of benefits. Not only can it improve your health and job satisfaction, it can make you feel happier and less stressed. So, why is it hard to keep negative thoughts ...

A lot of articles talk about the downside of negative thoughts—including how they can shape our outlook, relationships, and potential for success. But the problem with this general framing is that ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tess Brigham (MFT, BCC) covers mental health in the workplace. These past two years haven’t been easy for anyone but for young ...

Research suggests that both less negative thinking and more positive thinking are beneficial for mental and emotional well-being. However, the relationship between the two is complex, and it's not ...