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.

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.” ...

Many business leaders claim to know the secret to success. Often, they cite optimism as the key to their achievements. Although it’s impossible to say whether every successful entrepreneur is an ...

HANGZHOU, China — Scientists have discovered something remarkable about the human brain: positive emotions don’t just make us feel good, they actually help us remember things better by creating ...

A quarter of a century ago (I've always wanted to say that), when I was a young engineer with Texas Instruments, I had a manager named Dick Carroll. Dick was a big guy who looked a lot like Mr. Clean ...

Feeling like an impostor is common, especially among women, but there are ways to shift away from the downward spiral of negative thoughts. I tried a 2-week negativity fast. Here’s how it went Want to ...

New research ties positive thoughts about aging to better recovery from mild cognitive issues. The reason for the link isn’t entirely clear. Experts say it’s important to talk to your doctor if you’re ...