Three Common Mind Traps That Sink Happiness Some habitual ways of thinking can keep us stuck in a negative loop. Cultivating awareness of these "mind traps" can help you shift your attention.By Elisha GoldsteinMay 9, 2016Anxiety Marco Saracco/Adobe Stock There’s a funny print cartoon that shows a man and woman sitting on the couch staring at a TV scrUnlock this article for FREE. Keep Reading Log in to your Mindful account for uninterrupted access.