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

A positive attitude, what researchers call a "growth mindset" or belief in growth, is associated with both higher willpower and passion, according to a new large study. People who believe they will ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some people are naturally positive. They are capable of seeing the good in anything. Even on their worst days, they can find something to be grateful for. It’s a wonderful mindset to have. I can’t say ...

Has anyone ever told you that you’re “too old” for something—too old for a job, too old to switch careers, too old to pick up a new skill? Maybe someone has even been surprised that you’re tech-savvy ...

A negative mindset rarely announces itself directly. Most people who carry it don’t walk around declaring that they expect the worst. Instead, it reveals itself in smaller ways, especially through ...

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Norman Vincent Peale believed positive thinking helps people overcome adversity and focus on solutions instead of setbacks. His quote reminds us that optimism is not ignoring problems, but choosing ...

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 ...