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.

Here’s an exercise for you: Think of an old person—someone your grandparents age, say—and list the first five words or phrases that come to mind. Now consider your list. Were your words positive or ...

We’re all familiar with well-worn catchphrases extolling the benefits of positive thinking: “It’s the thought that counts.” “What you focus on expands.” Or, “Whether you think you can or you think you ...

Are you an entrepreneur who is struggling to achieve business growth? Maybe you feel like everything is right, but things just aren’t happening as you want them to. If this is the case, it may be time ...

Most Americans know the legend of Johnny Appleseed. In school—and via a famous Disney cartoon—we learned that he wandered barefoot through the western territories in America’s pioneer days, scattering ...

"Let's go with positive thinking!""Let's stop negative thinking."In many of the training sessions I have attended so far, I ...

Positive thinking is not the phony baloney it was once believed to be by older generations. Numerous studies over recent years have shown that optimistic thinking leads to a positive attitude. People ...

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 ...

When you aren’t playing as well as you’d like, it's easy to focus on things that cause frustration. You don’t have to be a club-thrower to have challenges with negative thinking. But a little ...

Dr. Kimberly Jarvis is CEO of All Career Matters, Inc., bringing over 20 years' experience to leadership and career development coaching. In this insanely complicated world, we are all struggling to ...

The solution to positive thinking hit me during prayer one morning as I struggled to believe for good outcomes in various areas of my life. Filled with skepticism because of failed attempts and fresh ...