We all make mistakes; it’s part of being human. But for many people, a single misstep can spiral into a storm of self-blame and harsh inner criticism. Instead of learning and moving forward, they get stuck replaying what went wrong, convinced that they’re not good enough. Over time, this kind of thinking can chip away at confidence, create anxiety, and even lead to depression. For example: Paula’s friend had a minor traffic accident while she and Paula were riding to the mall

Negative thinking is one of the most common psychological traps people fall into, and one damaging form of it is mind-reading. This...

We used to believe it was depression or anxiety that made people think negatively however, people who struggle with depressive or anxious...

Understanding Anxiety Anxiety is a universal experience—a natural response to stress that helps us stay alert and safe. But when it...