I needed to stop resisting my intrusive thoughts. But how? I hated them. How could I not resist them? The secret I found was ...

Backed by years of research in cognitive psychology, the Blue Dolphin Rule will help you replace harmful thoughts with helpful ones. Ever had a song you couldn’t get out of your head? That happened to ...

The mind can wander to strange places. Sometimes those places and the images that come with them are unwanted, dangerous and negative. We all have intrusive thoughts, but some of us deal with them ...

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with ...

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 ...

You’re scrolling your social media feed, minding your own business. Then it hits: Someone posts a stinging jab that sounds just like it’s aimed in your direction. Is it? Perhaps, perhaps not. Your ...

Many people experience negative thought spirals or feedback loops. The triggers for these spirals can be minor, but they can lead to major self-doubts and questioning our sense of belonging, skills, ...