Cognitive distortions are biased thoughts that create negative patterns in the way a person thinks. They can be a symptom of depression and anxiety. Changing these habitual thoughts can help improve a ...

Cognitive distortions, unconscious bias, cognitive bias, implicit bias, logical fallacies: you probably heard most or all of these terms. They can get really confusing if you don’t know the difference ...

Cognitive distortions involve negative thinking patterns that aren’t based on fact or reality. You can help change these thinking patterns to promote your mental well-being. “I have the worst luck in ...

Why do we minimize something remarkable as if it is not worthy of praise or discussion? In this post, we’ll define minimizing, discuss why we minimize our experiences and events, and explore what we ...

Cognitive restructuring techniques deconstruct unhelpful thoughts and rebuild them in a more balanced and accurate way. Most people experience negative thought patterns from time to time, but ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nicole Lipkin writes about the psychology of work and leadership. Imagine how disheartening it would feel if after every ...