The most common approach heading into a big competition is to think positively–visualize the best-case scenario, focus on improving times or beating opponents, and avoid worrying about negative ...

Having a pessimistic feeling regarding a specific matter is understandable, especially when there is good reason to doubt predicted outcomes. Depending on the situation, it can be helpful to consider ...

One of the bright sides of pessimism is that in the face of uncertainty, the pessimist is either right or pleasantly surprised. However, there’s evidence that pessimism is actually the better choice ...

Beckerman concludes in his book review, “hopeful pessimism demands action, because there are no promises; it banishes wishful thinking.” The notion of hopeful pessimism struck a chord with me in ...

“Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute.” —G.B. Stern As a psychotherapist who believes in the power of positive ...

Discover seven powerful mental habits that help reduce negative thinking, strengthen emotional resilience, and create a calmer, more positive mindset.

Are you more of an optimist or a pessimist? It’s important to realize because as a leader, it can affect not just you and how you think, but also the culture you create and what the people you lead ...

Imagine a world where your thinking isn’t confined to the binaries of optimism and pessimism, of good and bad, of failure and success. Imagine a path full of doors waiting to be opened. This isn’t a ...

Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. In today’s society, being happy and having an ...

— We have heard of commentators darkening with many words the subject they set out to illumine. I trust that no such misfortune is to result from the labors of the Browning societies in this country ...