When life gets tough, it is easy to start to feel defeated. It is in the exact moment that you start to feel this way that you have two choices to decide between. Your first option is to give up and ...

It's widely believed that people with a growth mindset tend to be happier and more successful. The good news is, it's a trait that you can develop in yourself over time — and these growth mindset ...

One of the most counterproductive pieces of advice spewed from keynotes, gurus, and motivational speakers of every stripe is this: Think positively. Why? It’s not a one-size-fits-all guide to ...

Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.

This article was originally published on April 9, 2015. Think positive and success will come. The power of positive thinking is often heralded as the secret to success, or so says the famous book The ...

Occult America author Mitch Horowitz charts the long ascension of the mind-power movement, which popularized the idea that thinking the right kinds of thoughts can make people happier, healthier, and ...

When it comes to maintaining a positive attitude and good mental health, there's a lot of talk about the power of positive thinking — that is, if you're worried about getting a promotion at work, or ...

Through short essays solicited from diverse contributors, including motivational speakers, business leaders, a gospel singer, and ordinary people, Mezzapelle espouses the powers of "contagious ...