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fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

How to Reset a Low-Self-Worth Default

Unconscious negative internal dialogue primes self-criticism after setbacks; consciously catching and resetting that dialogue creates new neural patterns and healthier self-connection.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Dostoevsky, AI, and the Man Who Couldn't Stop Thinking

So, let's return to classic literature and take a look at a 19th-century idea that feels remarkably relevant today. It's the danger of too much thought. Many writers have understood the power and peril of thought (and consciousness) long before algorithms began to mimic it. They felt, unlike the LLMs, that the very thing that makes us intelligent can also make us suffer.
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fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Mental health

The Overthinker's Paradox

Overthinking is a paradox where self-doubt coexists with overconfidence, leading to anxiety.
It serves as an escape from facing unresolvable issues in life.
Overthinkers often experience joy and intimacy deficits due to their thought patterns.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Mental health

How to Escape the Overthinking Trap

Overthinking acts as a false control mechanism linked to anxiety, often stemming from emotional distances formed in family dynamics.
Mindfulness
fromForbes
2 months ago

How Someone With Half Your Talent Is Making Twice The Money You Are

Overthinking and fear of failure hinder success more than lack of talent.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

7 Bad Mental Habits and How They Can Hold You Back in Life

Awareness of negative mental habits is crucial to overcoming them.
Your inner voice can significantly influence your confidence and decisions.
fromApartment Therapy
6 months ago

I Tried the "Cognitive Shuffle" Method, and It Got Me to Fall Asleep in 30 Minutes

The cognitive shuffling method is effective primarily due to its roots in psychology. It retrains your mind to focus on sleep-inducing thoughts.
Mental health
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

3 Words to Rewire Your Overthinking Child's Mind

Pause before problem-solving to address overthinking.
Encourage growth through effort, not just success.
Overthinking is a common, human experience.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Overthinking Isn't as Helpful as You Think

Overthinkers mistakenly believe that their capacity for prediction sets them apart, while in reality, this belief leads to greater anxiety and often unhelpful outcomes.
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