Using Mindful Optimism to Stress Less
In her book, The Mindful Body, Ellen Langer proposes that a mindless view of events causes stress. Stress relies on two things: 1) we assume something is going to happen
Protect Your Telomeres to Live Longer
I recently attended the World Congress on Positive Psychology in Montreal, Canada. It was exciting to hear about the latest research being done in the field. I was especially intrigued
What Love Looks Like
Yesterday I had the incredible honor of participating in the Women’s March on Washington with my seventeen-year-old daughter, Emily. We started out from Virginia in a packed Metro train.
Use Fact-Checking to Stay Motivated
The way we view things impacts our behavior. We are more motivated to take action when we are positive and optimistic. Positive emotions open us up to see alternative solutions
Find Happiness by Focusing on the Future
According to Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, “living in the future” is the secret to a long, healthy, and happy life. People who spend time thinking about the
"I Think I Can"
One of my favorite books growing up was The Little Engine That Could. I just loved repeating with my mother when she read it to me, “I-think-I-can, I-think-I-can, I-think-I-can” as
On Becoming an Optimist
Being an optimist increases your positivity and can help you to be more successful. So what if you tend to be more of a pessimist? No worries! Optimism can be
Optimistic versus Pessimistic Thinking
Optimistic people anticipate a bright future, expecting to achieve their goals. Because of this, they are more willing to take risks and make changes. Optimism can be self-fulfilling because people
Positivity Increases Employee Engagement
Positive employees are engaged in their work and their organizations. When people experience positive emotions they are energetic, confident, and optimistic. As a result, they are internally motivated to pursue