None of us can escape intrusive thoughts, the random and usually off-putting musings that include visions of shoving your hand through the center of a beautifully decorated cake or a bridge collapsing ...
Have you ever replayed a recent conversation with a stranger to the point that you couldn’t sleep? Or reread the message 5 ...
A little bit of overthinking is normal—but if it’s constant, it can contribute to issues like anxiety and depression. Overthinking can be a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, trauma, low ...
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming or distracted and your thoughts turn negative? You try to push away the upsetting thoughts, but it’s difficult, or even impossible. Those are intrusive thoughts.
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, ...
Anxious thoughts can overwhelm you, making it difficult to make decisions and take action to deal with whatever issue bothers ...
When it comes to eccentric billionaires, there’s no one like Howard Hughes. After he inherited his father’s company at the early age of 18, Hughes went on to make himself a name as a movie maker, ...
In a nutshell, multitasking scatters attention; having a focused and reliable system restores it. When we clear the noise and ...
It’s a tale as old as time: You get into bed after a long day, turn the lights off, curl up under the covers, and close your eyes, hoping for a much-needed good night’s sleep. But the second your head ...
A catastrophizing or "sticky" mind wants to put your worst fears, worries, and future plans on an endless loop. Here's how to deal. The soundtrack to my mind is a never-ending loop of catastrophizing, ...