negative thinking
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Rather than becoming trapped in negative thinking or overwhelmed by frustration, people with greater psychological flexibility can recognize their emotions, consider their options, and respond in a more productive way.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Appearance dissatisfaction and negative evaluations of self are associated with depression, lower self-esteem, habitual negative thinking and increased social anxiety.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 9, 2023
The act alone allowed him to tune out the negative thinking and self-doubt during a difficult time in his life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
Per their advice, he is hoping to remove all negative thinking from his life in 2022.
From Fox News ● Jan. 2, 2022
“If you don’t stop this negative thinking and if you let those people get in your head, then no, you’re not going to make the team, you understand me?”
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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