The considered wisdom in positive psychology is that to feel better, you just need to think happy thoughts. If this conjures up the song “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” then you’re on the right track.

Feeling like an impostor is common, especially among women, but there are ways to shift away from the downward spiral of negative thoughts. I tried a 2-week negativity fast. Here’s how it went Want to ...

For generations, people have debated whether a glass is half empty or half full. The response that you give often indicates how you see yourself as well as how you see the world. Your perspective, ...

The Power of Positive Thinking (1952) by Norman Vincent Peale is a self-help classic that emphasizes the transformative impact of optimism and faith on personal and professional success. Peale argues ...

All feelings come from our thoughts. If we feel happy, we are happy. If we feel sad, we are sad. My mentor and friend Dan Zelling M.D. said, “You can change your thoughts and thereby your feelings.” ...

The theme of this post is kindness. As in, let’s be kind to the fans of the league’s worst teams. It’s easy to forget these days, as some fans watch their teams fight for a playoff spot and others are ...

Pastor Jesse Bradley of Auburn, Washington runs Grace Community Church. He's ministered to many, many people struggling with a variety of faith dilemmas and issues in their lives. In this month of ...

It’s April, meaning there are three types of teams. The good ones have already locked up their playoff spot, and are playing out the string with an eye on seeding and home ice, waiting to find out who ...

Research suggests that both less negative thinking and more positive thinking are beneficial for mental and emotional ...