I wrote a couple of weeks ago about some research suggesting that positive thinking can be counterproductive for people more used to being self-critical.
Now Time has looked at the research in more detail.
Meanwhile an internet approach to tackling insomnia, based on CBT, has shown some promising results.
The paper provides support for newer forms of psychotherapy that urge people to accept their negative thoughts and feelings rather than try to reject and fight them. In the fighting, we not only often fail but can also make things worse.Interesting stuff - which again points to mindfulness type approaches.
Meanwhile an internet approach to tackling insomnia, based on CBT, has shown some promising results.
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