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,” ...

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Critical thinking is a vital, yet often neglected, skill. In higher education, Chris Griffiths, author of “The Creative Thinking Handbook,” noted in a TLNT blog article that critical thinking is “the ...

Black and white thinking is a thought pattern that makes people think in absolutes. For instance, you may think you are either always right or the world’s biggest failure. Psychologists consider this ...

Thinking is not a bloodless affair—it can be intensely painful or gratifying. Moreover, the feelings of thinking matter; they’re consequential because they shape how we choose to use our mind. It’s a ...

Have you ever found yourself operating on autopilot? Maybe you’ve driven home from work and don’t remember much about the drive. Or maybe you realize, suddenly, that you’ve been scrolling social media ...

These thoughts are good examples of cognitive distortions — also known as “thinking traps.” They can be easy to fall into and may not be rational. But irrational or not, thoughts affect how a person ...

In celebrating the 100th "Thoughts on Thinking" post on Psychology Today, let’s focus on the bread-and-butter of this blog: Here are 100 tips and findings regarding critical thinking (CT) and ...

You may find it hard to stop thinking about someone who triggered you emotionally. Identifying the reason and practicing acceptance and distraction are just some strategies that may help reduce ...

The design thinking process is a two-pronged approach that involves both empathetic ideology and a process that aims to find the best possible solution for gaps in the market or problems in a given ...