The integrated model of rumination argues that two trait factors—negative thinking habits and processing modes—get people stuck in maladaptive rumination. There is little evidence showing whether ...

Many of our daily thoughts are repetitive. We tend to think about the same things day after day, including ways to meet our basic needs, plans for our days, and our relationships. These types of ...

We all have that inner voice. The one that whispers you’re not good enough whenever you try something new. The one that catalogs every embarrassing thing you’ve ever done and replays them on loop at 3 ...

Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...

Negative thinking refers to a pattern of thoughts that are often pessimistic, self-critical or are focused on the worst possible outcomes. It is a common human experience to be negative sometimes but ...

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

Ever had a song you couldn’t get out of your head? That happened to me the other day. Pink Pony Club. It’s everywhere right now; I can’t escape it. And even though I really don’t like that song, it’s ...

Do you know why our brains can replay our most embarrassing moments from years ago in high resolution, but struggle to remember a compliment from last week? The reason is our brains’ tendency to hold ...

Even the most capable of professionals can find themselves caught up in unproductive thinking—especially when under pressure. Left unchecked, these patterns can affect decision-making, communication ...

Spontaneous thought is an umbrella term for the phenomena of mind-wandering, daydreaming, and involuntary autobiographical memory 1. These are task-unrelated, stimulus-independent thoughts that ...