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Your co-worker surprised you with a chocolate chip cookie, but a teammate took a dig at your report. As the day goes on, you’re more likely to dwell on the criticism than the act of kindness. Negative ...

When it comes to general rules for living, perhaps it was Monty Python who said it best: "Always look on the bright side of life." But for anyone who's been stuck in traffic when theyre already late ...

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 ...

If you’re seeking happiness, you may have heard that variety is the spice of life. Interesting data suggests it’s true. When you’re pursuing happiness or figuring out how to be happy, variety can ...

Some days it's all too easy to get consumed by stuff that simply isn't worth the stress. I personally fall prey to the occasional adult temper-tantrum during the daily commute to work. It's next to ...

Positive self-talk involves having an inner dialogue that is primarily optimistic and positive. These thoughts and statements are the ones that build you up, increase your motivation, and make you ...

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 ...