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,” ...

Stressful thinking patterns are an example of cognitive distortions—the belief that something is true despite it having no basis in fact. Not surprisingly, this leads to mental suffering. I’m using ...

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Thinking is a cognitive process where one uses their mind to generate ideas, formulate solutions to problems and reflect on experiences. Thoughts are expressed in words and actions with profound power ...