How do words of affirmation affect friendships? Repeating affirmations for friends is a great way to show emotional support and encouragement for close friends who help you through this thing called ...

All feelings come from our thoughts. If we feel happy, we are happy. If we feel sad, we are sad. My mentor and friend Dan Zelling M.D. said, “You can change your thoughts and thereby your feelings.” ...

Positive psychology programmes often recommend patients activities like “gratitude journaling” (writing down the things one ...

In today’s world, where stress is common and negativity feels constant, it’s important to understand how our thoughts affect our health. Recent scientific findings have shed light on a crucial aspect ...

We’re all familiar with well-worn catchphrases extolling the benefits of positive thinking: “It’s the thought that counts.” “What you focus on expands.” Or, “Whether you think you can or you think you ...

The considered wisdom in positive psychology is that to feel better, you just need to think happy thoughts. If this conjures up the song “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” then you’re on the right track.

Maintaining a positive mindset while facing health challenges like cancer requires both inner strength and practical strategies. Though the journey can feel overwhelming at times, there are concrete ...