Nearly all parents and adult children share a common experience: regret about their time together during the teenage years. They lament what they did—the mistakes of commission—and what they didn't do—the errors of omission. Regrets of Commission are [...]
Competition is a process in which individuals or groups strive to surpass one another to achieve a goal. This drive is fueled by various motivations, such as the desire to improve performance, test one's abilities, or simply to [...]
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 [...]