Research finds resilient optimism is not something we must be born with, but is a set of behaviors we can regularly practice ...

Staying positive and tackling roadblocks when the world seems to be on fire can be tough. A new book, "The Solution Mindset: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving," by career consultant Nir Bashan, ...

Considerable research is emerging showing that self-compassion motivates self-improvement and increases prosocial behavior. In contrast, self-criticism and rumination reduce motivation for taking ...

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

Solving problems isn’t an ability everyone has naturally. Personally, I can get frazzled in high-stress situations while others can keep a cool head and comfort people with a calm conversational style ...