The human mind can tap into some amazing tools, such as reason and logic. But it can also become infested with unfounded worries and worst-case scenarios that insist on clouding your brain. We may justify this negative inner dialogue by telling ourselves that we’re prudently preparing for the future or thoughtfully processing the past. And yet…
How to Stop From Spinning Into Meltdown
If you tend to get overwhelmed by negative emotions and fall victim to rage, shutdown, or anxiety attacks, life can be difficult. A small frustration or upset can escalate into an emotional reaction that ruins your entire day. If this is you, know that you’re not alone. This happens to a lot of people, in…
Changing Our Thinking About Thoughts
Awareness Tara came to see me when she was in her mid-30s. By her own account, she had devoted the previous 10 years of her life to conquering and eliminating her obsessive and, as she called it, unstoppable thinking. She had been devoted to self-help for a decade and tried anything and everything to convince…
Lack of Sleep Makes it Harder to Stop Unpleasant Thoughts
Feeling more stressed than usual? If so, getting enough sleep is essential for keeping unwanted thoughts from hijacking your mind. Insufficient sleep can significantly reduce your ability to keep unwanted thoughts at bay, according to a study out of the United Kingdom. In a collaborative effort, researchers from the department of psychology at the University…
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