Negative thinking considers the weaknesses of human nature, the disadvantages of change, and how things can go wrong. Positive thinking considers the goodness of people, the advantages of change, and ...

“Don’t let your joy get the best of you.” “Be careful: You might become a joyous person.” “It’s OK to feel joy sometimes; you just have to manage it.” You’ve probably never heard people say any of ...

Researchers have identified the neural mechanisms in the brain that regulate both positive and negative impressions of a social encounter, as well as how an imbalance between the two could lead to ...

Let's talk about something that might feel counterintuitive: the importance of making space for our difficult emotions. I often hear clients tell me they're trying their best to "stay positive" or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. In relationships, small misunderstandings or miscommunications are inevitable — ...