From my memories of being a high school athlete, two coaches stand out. The first was technically sound. He knew the sport well, but his people skills were somewhere south of zero. When recalling his ...

Positivity can be relative, and being positive at all times – even through the plethora of negative things happening – is actually not healthy. There’s even a term for it: toxic positivity. Of course, ...

The pandemic has changed everything, including our everyday greetings. “How are you?" has become a more difficult question to answer. It's not so easy to just say, “Fine, and you?” Whether online or ...

“Mental anguish always results from the avoidance of legitimate suffering.” —Stefan Molyneux Allow me to give you some quick advice. Let’s say your family dog just died: “Just stay positive, at least ...

Having a positive outlook is good, but you can’t be positive all the time. Suppressing or invalidating negative emotions may lead to toxic positivity -- which isn't as helpful as you think. Joshua Cox ...

Friends. What comes to mind when you read that one simple word? My mind floods with positive memories, thoughts, and reflections. Friends help fill my cup of life up to the brim. I’m blessed to call ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joyce EA Russell is an expert on leadership, careers, & negotiations. Some might say that positivity is something you’re born with ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You hear it all the time: Want to be happier? Think more positively. Want to be productive? Channel a positive frame of mind. Don’t get ...

Feeling pressure to plaster on a smile when you’re actually falling apart inside? You’re not alone. While we’re constantly bombarded with messages about positive thinking and good vibes only, there’s ...

I was a post-doctoral research fellow under Dr. Shannon Suldo (author of the Well-Being Promotion Program; WBPP). Currently, I am contracted to coach school mental health providers who are providing ...