Mental discipline doesn’t sound like a blast, but it’s a game changer. If there’s a secret to happiness, this is it. Learning to step out of our ruminating, negative, erratic thoughts and create a ...

When people think about change, they usually picture action, working out more, eating better, or finally starting something they’ve been putting off. But lasting change doesn’t begin with action. It ...

Last week, we explored the relationship between attitude and longevity and noted a startling finding by Becca Levy, Yale Professor of Epidemiology who affirmed that attitude matters. Her research ...

When on the edge of identity, it's easy for you to become pessimistic about the future and keep you stuck. Being on the edge of identity refers to a transition state, such as changing careers, ending ...

Some researchers have proposed that a positive mindset includes happiness, confidence, being in control, stability, motivation, and optimism (Barry, Folkard, & Ayliffe, 2014). In particular, a ...

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