Positive psychology programmes often recommend patients activities like “gratitude journaling” (writing down the things one ...

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Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Most Americans know the legend of Johnny Appleseed. In school—and via a famous Disney cartoon—we ...

The power of positive thinking lies in believing in one’s ability to navigate and overcome challenges. By leading with constructive positivity, leaders can inspire resilience, foster growth and ...

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 ...

Sometimes it feels easier to be a Grumpy Gus—Who has the energy to get jazzed up about everything all the time? But ask yourself, how exhausting is it when you’re around someone else who is constantly ...

My recent article on creating a “Map of Paris” to help your organization get unstuck generated a lot of positive feedback, including a few inquiries as to how managers can more generally improve their ...

Being a parent is not easy—that’s undebatable. But, we don’t often consider how tough it is to be a kid. As moms we look to affirmations to start our day off right. But affirmations for kids can make ...

What does it mean to be a strategic thinker—and how can you build your strategic-thinking muscle? It comes down to three key competencies: acumen (how you think), allocation (how you plan), and action ...

First-tee jitters are in vogue right now. With the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup here, expect to hear a lot about the anxiety of an opening tee shot. Even for the pros, it's a nerve-racking moment. That ...

Design thinking is critical for developing data-driven business tools that surpass end-user expectations. Here's how to apply the five stages of design thinking in your data science projects. What is ...