One way to overcome rumination or obsessive thought patterns is to clarify the difference between rumination and reflection. ...

Ruminating about being lonely, as opposed to being lonely, is linked to depression, found a new study. The findings were published in Nature Mental Health and have implications for treating depression ...

That mental merry-go-round of “what ifs” and “should haves” isn’t just annoying. It’s actually rewiring your brain as you read this sentence. Overthinking – that relentless mental chewing on problems ...

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

To start, aim for seven to nine hours of sleep and set consistent sleep and wake times. Get morning natural light — a quick ...

There is much to be gained from meditation – from stress management to enhanced self-compassion. However, one of meditation’s key effects has to do with un-doing rather than acquiring anything.

What is rumination? How is it different from worry? Rumination and worry are both types of overthinking. One way to differentiate them is that worry is about things that may happen in the future, ...

Loneliness is more likely to cause depression if one keeps ruminating on how lonely they are. This is the essence of a study by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) that has therapeutic implications for ...

Overthinking is not weakness but a nervous system response to stress and uncertainty. This feature explores the science of ...

Have you ever wondered why some people handle life’s challenges so much better than others? It often comes down to a single ...

Pop culture may have fooled us into believing that smartness comes in a fast, sharp and suave package. Here are three ...