One of the brain’s most basic functions is to take random and noisy input from the senses and repackage it in ways that create order and meaning for us— which raises the question of how much of the ...

Worries are completely normal. It’s actually beneficial to worry about things sometimes. It helps us identify potential problems. But worry can become problematic when it’s persistent. Excessive ...

Boomers carry a lifetime of lived experience, but that doesn’t stop the worry spiral, especially in a world that’s changed faster than anyone expected. From fears about losing independence to ...

Worry is a frequent companion for anyone who lives with anxiety. I define it as the quiet form of anxiety that shows up as repetitive thoughts, “what if” scenarios, and mental rehearsals of the “worst ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leadership Strategist Dan Pontefract covers leadership and culture. In the age of the distraction economy—the one so many of us ...

Worry is the tax we pay on a future that has not arrived. It drains time, energy, and spirit. My stance is simple: treat worry like a measurable habit, then shrink it on purpose. The moment we ...

The greatest financial danger in retirement isn’t always the stock market. It’s the constant, nagging fear of running out of money. This anxiety causes many people to underspend and worry, even when ...