For generations, people have debated whether a glass is half empty or half full. The response that you give often indicates ...

Part 8 of a series in which I gather insights from leadership, diversity, and wellness experts. Positive thinking isn't just about looking on the bright side. It's a powerful tool that can ...

The idea that positive thinking leads to positive outcomes is an old one – dating back to the 1950s and Norman Vincent Peale’s best-selling book, The Power of Positive Thinking. The basic idea is that ...

Do you consider yourself to be an optimist? We got to thinking about this recently when we received a message from a lifelong friend. He talked about all the blessings in his life, in fact, his words ...

Some are skeptical as to the power of positive thinking. People have told me they tried "that positive thinking stuff" and it didn't work. They are convinced the concept is a lot of hype with very ...

In my first 18 years in the working world, I can say that I hadn’t developed much self-awareness or self-mastery, and when I faced difficult challenges, I wasn’t sure how to proceed. I’d see all ...

“Think positive.” You hear it constantly. Gurus, life loaches, and your impossibly peppy friend tells you that positive thinking leads to good things. But let’s be real: it’s much easier said than ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Ginny Whitelaw covers Zen Leadership and the science of resonance. Joy, gratitude and other positive emotions arise from our ...

Feeling like an impostor is common, especially among women, but there are ways to shift away from the downward spiral of negative thoughts. I tried a 2-week negativity fast. Here’s how it went Want to ...