Like it or not, we humans tend to accentuate the negative, a concept known as “negativity bias.” For example, dwelling on unpleasant encounters more than positive ones, responding more strongly to ...

People with a positive mindset say things like, 'It could be worse' and 'I'm proud of you,' often without even realizing it.

A negative mindset rarely announces itself directly. Most people who carry it don’t walk around declaring that they expect ...

Ever notice how much time we spend trying to clear out physical clutter – those closets, drawers, and attics filled with ...

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 ...

There once was a young girl trying to maneuver in a world that felt loud, uncertain, and constantly shifting. That girl was me. In 2016, I moved from Louisiana to Minnesota, leaving behind everything ...

In the early days of running my business, I struggled with a poor outlook and a negative mindset. I had limited beliefs about my capabilities; in fact, I walked into most situations scared. While I ...

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