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, ...

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 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.

We’ve all heard it, “Don’t be so negative!” Or “Try to be more positive!” We learned to give each other these false consolations and advise them this way from generations upon generations of thinking ...

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 ...

September 13 is now celebrated as Positive Thinking Day in several parts of the world. It was first observed in the US in 2003 and has since become an annual reminder of the strength positivity holds.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Ginny Whitelaw covers Zen Leadership and the science of resonance. Joy, gratitude and other positive emotions arise from our ...