Positive thinking does not mean ignoring difficulties; it means approaching challenges with a constructive mindset. Students often develop negative self-talk such as “I can’t do this” or “I ...

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 ...

All feelings come from our thoughts. If we feel happy, we are happy. If we feel sad, we are sad. My mentor and friend Dan Zelling M.D. said, “You can change your thoughts and thereby your feelings.” ...

Very few thinking styles are always beneficial or always harmful. The key is to be flexible and choose the approach most suited to your situation.

The considered wisdom in positive psychology is that to feel better, you just need to think happy thoughts. If this conjures up the song “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” then you’re on the right track.

Thought of the day for school assembly: Starting the school day with a positive and thoughtful message can inspire students and set the right tone for learning and growth. Here we offer a rich ...