Negative Thinking

Alice G. Walton's stories.

Negativity bias is the human tendency to be more easily influenced by and to recall negative experiences, instead of neutral or positive ones.

Here are ten ways to declutter your mind, free up mental space, and stop feeling so overwhelmed.

Cognitive behavior therapy teaches that our feelings mimic what we are thinking, therefore focusing on negative thoughts can bring on bouts of depression. NC

13 Common Cognitive Distortions - Allowing negative thinking to dominate, rather than being rational, balanced & purposeful

“I might upset a lot of people with this but hang in there. Stay open as your read. You may feel a tendency to shut down and dismiss but keep an open mind. I know it can be difficult to liste…

Alison Ledgerwood joined the Department of Psychology at UC Davis in 2008 after completing her PhD in social psychology at New York University. She is intere...

Your thoughts don't control you. You control your thoughts. Use these affirmations to take back control over what you're thinking.

In the past you may have followed a cleansing diet, or detox, to get your body in tip-top shape. Now it's time for a mental detox to cleanse your mind,

It's not bad to have negative thoughts. The problem is when we believe them. Here are seven techniques to defuse negative thoughts.

Most of us are haunted by the ghosts of the past-- our hurts, losses, and grievances. It's time to release the past and move on with our lives.

The constant chatter of the mind is often referred to as monkey mind. In this post you'll discover 10 ways to tame your monkey mind.

BUT HOW DO YOU STOP THE PATTERN OF NEGATIVE THINKING AND REPLACE IT WITH A MORE POSITIVE MINDSET? HERE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE POSTERS. PRINT IT AND HANG IT WHERE YOU CAN SEE IT OFTEN.

Do you feel overwhelmed with your thoughts? If so, then our book (Declutter Your Mind -- How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking) can help. Here, we show you the mindfulness techniques you can use to enjoy greater inner peace and happiness. How to Declutter Your Mind Declutter Your Mind teaches you the habits, actions, and mindsets to clean up the mental clutter that's holding you back from living a meaningful life. You will learn: 4 Causes of Mental ClutterHow…

With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) you accept the pain of the past and commit to building a better future. One way to do this is with metaphors.

Worry is not necessarily a bad thing. It becomes a problem only if it's not dealt with properly. Here are 8 ways to manage worry effectively.