Whether you realize it or not, the negative experiences you’ve lived through often influence your decisions. Your brain learns from difficult situations and painful memories, and these experiences get ...

I wanted to share a couple quotes about positive thinking because I think we could all use frequent reminders. This is a ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say participants in a new study who exhibited more repetitive thinking patterns showed more cognitive decline and problems with memory. Getty Images Researchers say ...

I used to think positive affirmations, such as I am brave, were a silly New-Age concept that amounted to little more than wishful, magical thinking. Then I became a cognitive psychologist, and I ...

Having factual knowledge is beneficial. To achieve your greatest ambitions in life, however, you’re better off if you can apply that knowledge in practical situations. Some psychologists define wisdom ...

Mindfulness is all the rage these days, and for good reason. Focusing on the moment can improve our well-being, foster compassion, and help our relationships. What about going beyond the present ...

Imagination rules the world, as the saying goes. True, imagination is the source of all visible actions, but it alone is ...