Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Distorted perceptions of relationships can be dangerous for ...

Stressful thinking patterns are an example of cognitive distortions—the belief that something is true despite it having no basis in fact. Not surprisingly, this leads to mental suffering. I’m using ...

Tension: We intellectually know others rarely notice us, yet we still feel constantly observed and judged in everyday moments. Noise: Popular advice tells us to “stop caring what others think,” which ...

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 ...

While each of us is the center of our own universe, sometimes, our judgments of ourselves should be de-emphasized, especially when they’re based on unrealistic standards. Perfectionists tend to ...