These thoughts are good examples of cognitive distortions — also known as “thinking traps.” They can be easy to fall into and may not be rational. But irrational or not, thoughts affect how a person ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about leveraging neuroscience to create remarkable leadership. Having a solid foundation in logic can enable you to make ...

The term “process of elimination” refers to a form of logical reasoning that inheres in finding an answer or option to some conundrum by ruling out incorrect or inconsistent options until the correct ...

As a marketer, I can tell you that logical fallacies are used in advertising all the time. You find them in a variety of messages that bombard you daily. As a matter of fact, you’re probably so used ...

Creating similes is one of the best ways to stimulate creativity. They warm up your mental engines and help you look at the world with new and different perspectives. Similes help you understand one ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Great entrepreneurs are able to question wide-held beliefs, make connections between seemingly disparate ideas, and essentially see what ...

As leaders, it is our job to get the very best out of our workforce. We focus on how best to motivate, inspire and create an environment in which employees are satisfied, engaged and productive. This ...

Soon after being recruited by The Washington Post in 1992, reporter Michelle Singletary asked the newspaper’s business editor if she was hired because she was Black. Then 29 years old, Singletary had ...

Running into a wasp — or even worse, several wasps — on a nice summer day can be terrifying. Unlike honeybees, some wasp species are aggressive, and if they decide your can of Mt. Dew is actually ...

These activities are designed to introduce computational thinking skills and provide a solid foundation for future learning in coding and robotics. What does the concept of 'unplugged' mean for ...