Considerable research is emerging showing that self-compassion motivates self-improvement and increases prosocial behavior. In contrast, self-criticism and rumination reduce motivation for taking ...

When life is going well, we think positively and we make healthy choices in our day-to-day lives. But when we are overwhelmed, struggling with negative, self-limiting thoughts or maladaptive habits or ...

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

Workplace positivity can mask problems. Managers telling employees to 'stay positive' may avoid difficult conversations. This ...