All feelings come from our thoughts. If we feel happy, we are happy. If we feel sad, we are sad. My mentor and friend Dan Zelling M.D. said, “You can change your thoughts and thereby your feelings.” ...

Ever had one of those days when you can’t seem to get motivated to make healthy choices? If so, you’re not alone. Many people think motivation is the same thing as willpower, but it’s more than that.

Cognitive reframing helps you see situations from a different angle by changing negative thoughts to more positive ones. You can practice cognitive reframing on your own by paying attention to your ...

It’s all about positive thinking as opposed to negative thinking. If you don’t think you can accomplish something the “normal ...

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 ...

An automatic negative thought (ANT) is a common type of thought all individuals have in reaction to situations. For individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and other ...

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Recovering from chronic stress is possible. Lifestyle modifications, relaxation routines, and reframing unhelpful thoughts are all strategies that may help reduce the long-term effects of stress.

A negative mindset is known to trigger or heighten stress and anxiety — and new research has revealed other trickle-down effects on mental and physical health. Researchers from Amen Clinics, a ...

The impact of self-talk extends far beyond momentary thoughts, influencing everything from daily decisions to long-term life outcomes. While casual self-criticism might seem harmless, research in ...