As students of psychology, both of us have studied different types of psychotherapies, and, like anything else, we found that some therapies are more effective than others. We say this both in terms ...

All feelings come from our thoughts. If we feel happy, we are happy. If we feel sad, we are sad. My mentor and friend Dan Zelling M.D. said, “You can change your thoughts and thereby your feelings.” ...

Are you tired of feeling defeated when life hits a speed bump? In a fast-paced world where we’re constantly told to hustle, ...

You may have heard of journaling as a tool for personal growth or mental health. In fact, studies have shown that journaling can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even posttraumatic ...

A pessimistic, dismal outlook can take a toll on your life in more ways than you might think. Research consistently links negative thinking to an increased risk of mental health problems, physical ...

Change your thoughts to change your life. Your reality is a reflection of your mindset. If you keep thinking the same way, you will keep living the same way. Most people try to change their ...

“God loves us too much to let us lead a life marked by poor thinking. He made our brains; he can retrain our brains. God has not left us alone in this battle of the mind.” Max Lucado, “Tame Your ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Shift Your Mindset is an occasional series from CNN’s Mindfulness, But Better team. We talk to experts about how to do things differently to live a better life. “Go with your gut” is a ...

We all know the ESSENCE Festival Of Culture is where you go to have the time of your life (and if you didn’t know, now you know baby, baby *Biggie voice*). The music, the energy, and the culture – our ...