'Valence weight bias' is a psychological term that denotes a person's tendency to adapt to new circumstances by drawing more strongly from either positive or negative attitudes. An example of this is ...

Research suggests that both less negative thinking and more positive thinking are beneficial for mental and emotional well-being. However, the relationship between the two is complex, and it's not ...

Triggers are actions or situations that elicit an emotional response. While they are typically associated with negative responses, a person can also have positive triggers. A person can experience ...

Waking up with a positive attitude can set the tone for your entire day, influencing how you interact with others, tackle challenges and view yourself. While it’s easy to fall into the habit of waking ...

A positive optimist promotes a vision of a better future to motivate people to strive for it. A negative optimist also hopes for a better future but focuses on what keeps us from achieving it.

Sometimes it feels easier to be a Grumpy Gus—Who has the energy to get jazzed up about everything all the time? But ask yourself, how exhausting is it when you’re around someone else who is constantly ...

People who have been successful in their professional careers will likely tell you that, without the right mindset, you’re fighting an uphill battle to get to the top. I've seen it for myself. When I ...

Olivia Remes, a mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge, says these are the three things everyone should do ...