The benefits of positive expressive writing for psychological health and well-being depend on the particular approach and on individual differences, according to a systematic review published in the ...

A host of positive "tipping points" can spark rapid nature recovery, a leading expert says. Action to protect and restore nature must accelerate radically to meet global goals for 2030 and beyond.

Self-affirmation theory was proposed by psychologist Claude Steele in the late 1980s and remains popular today. The theory suggests we have a deep desire to craft a personal narrative that we are ...

In tough times, realistic optimism—not denial—is a leader’s best tool to inspire resilience, reduce fear, and guide teams through uncertainty. In the face of such pessimism, it's time for some ...

A radical acceleration of change is needed to reach widely agreed nature-positive goals for 2030 and beyond. Triggering positive tipping points where strong amplifying feedback supports ...

Positive parenting — many parents strive for it, but it doesn’t just happen. Positive parenting is an intentional act that takes training and practice. While in a perfect world, parents would start ...

September 13 is now celebrated as Positive Thinking Day in several parts of the world. It was first observed in the US in 2003 and has since become an annual reminder of the strength positivity holds.

A lot of us have trained ourselves to expect the worst—not because we want to be pessimists, but because figuring out how to be more positive often feels like an abstract concept, tied to forced, ...

Pew Research Center has had a longstanding interest in studying Americans’ views of the impact of science. A majority of Americans (61%) say science has had a mostly positive effect on society. This ...

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and consumed with negative thoughts? When facing adversity—whether health challenges, financial stress, or global uncertainties—positive thinking becomes a crucial ...

It may be time to update your understanding about what aging is and is not. Recent discoveries are crushing long-held beliefs about aging and revising concepts about how our beliefs can impact how we ...