(NEXSTAR) — If you’re feeling down, a few words of encouragement may boost your mood, but not all positive phrases have the same effect. Some are just plain annoying. Preply, an online language ...

"Handles constructive criticism well" appears in many work-related performance reviews. You may have even had it on your report card growing up. And there's a reason why dealing with constructive ...

Are you great at spotting the flaw in the plan? Do you default to criticism rather than appreciation? If so, you could be bringing down the motivation on your team or getting a reputation as a ...

Educator and family coach, Amy Williams, shared how to use positive phrasing with children. For more information about Amy, click here. To find Amy's books, click here.