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.

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.” ...

Your brain works on quantity, not quality. David Ahearn explains why that matters. When it comes to being happy, there's a big idea we might be missing out on, something that almost needs to hit you ...

Many business leaders claim to know the secret to success. Often, they cite optimism as the key to their achievements. Although it’s impossible to say whether every successful entrepreneur is an ...

A quarter of a century ago (I've always wanted to say that), when I was a young engineer with Texas Instruments, I had a manager named Dick Carroll. Dick was a big guy who looked a lot like Mr. Clean ...

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 ...

HANGZHOU, China — Scientists have discovered something remarkable about the human brain: positive emotions don’t just make us feel good, they actually help us remember things better by creating ...

We’re willing to bet that, even if they don’t make up part of your personal New Age toolkit for self-improvement, you’re at least familiar with the concept of positive affirmations. Championed by ...

Maintaining a positive mindset while facing health challenges like cancer requires both inner strength and practical strategies. Though the journey can feel overwhelming at times, there are concrete ...