Like it or not, we humans tend to accentuate the negative, a concept known as “negativity bias.” For example, dwelling on unpleasant encounters more than positive ones, responding more strongly to ...

Has anyone ever told you that you’re “too old” for something—too old for a job, too old to switch careers, too old to pick up a new skill? Maybe someone has even been surprised that you’re tech-savvy ...

'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 ...

In the world of entrepreneurship, mindset is everything. While many factors can influence the success or failure of a business, one crucial yet often underestimated element is the entrepreneurial ...

When we’re having a tough day at work, we are often advised that shifting our mindset can be the solution. We hear things like “focus on the positives,” “you can’t control the world, but you can ...

Ever notice how much time we spend trying to clear out physical clutter – those closets, drawers, and attics filled with ...

In much of my writing, I discuss the importance of an athlete’s mindset. We discuss choices, goals, and positive inner dialogue, which can strongly influence an athlete's thought patterns. When there ...

Dua Lipa’s album Radical Optimism put a sound to a feeling: the belief that everything will be okay. This sentiment isn’t necessarily new—it’s peppered in song lyrics throughout history, from 'Don’t ...

There are some days, weeks and months that we simply feel "down in the dumps." Whether we're playing the comparison game on social media, feeling stressed from the weight of our daily responsibilities ...