A very wise high school counselor I knew many years ago believed her role was to help young people recognize what she called “the gifts of adversity.” With countless troubled students and adults, she did just that. They [...]
Positive thinking extends far beyond simply a bright outlook—it's a potent force for significantly enhancing mental health and overall well-being.Our past experiences, especially those involving setbacks or criticism, can train us to identify threats, sometimes leading to a negative [...]
Optimism is frequently highlighted as crucial for a fulfilling and successful life, evidenced by numerous accounts of individuals surmounting challenges through positive thinking. What inherent power does optimism possess? Is it possible to cultivate greater optimism, and if [...]
Think back to those classroom presentations. Most of us felt a familiar surge of anxiety, a knot in the stomach fueled by more than just our performance. We worried about everything from how we would be judged by [...]
It's impossible to meet every expectation others have of us. Sometimes, external circumstances get in the way, or we simply lack the capacity. Other times, the expectations themselves are unrealistic or too demanding. The Burden of Unmet Expectations [...]
It's Monday morning again. You're sluggish, unmotivated, and already longing for the weekend. Like the vast majority of Americans, you likely spend your free time trying to recover, perhaps by binging shows, scrolling through social media, or catching [...]