People who stay positive without giving off big Debbie Downer energy practice everyday emotional hygiene: They're intentional ...

Get ready for an attitude adjustment. Being a “negative person” or a “positive person” isn’t set in stone — and using a really simple trick that anyone can learn could change your mood, your ...

False positivity is when we force a positive attitude into situations where positivity is not naturally found. If this sounds OK to you, the following analogy may help you see that false positivity ...

A little bit of overthinking is normal—but if it’s constant, it can contribute to issues like anxiety and depression. Overthinking can be a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, trauma, low ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. When work is stressful it’s natural to obsess, overthink or ...

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.