Cultural factors, such as attitudes toward the past and an independent-interdependent orientation, shape how people plan ...

Should you see a glass as half empty or half full? If you want to live a better life, and you care what research has to say, there's a clear answer to this question: half full. Scientific research has ...

Do you expect that more good things or bad things will happen to you? Do you feel like your professional future is going to turn out well? Or do you expect that things will eventually turn out badly?

Some people are just plain optimistic. From their careers, to their romantic life, these people always believe the best in EVERYTHING. They are the ones who are probably pestering you about trying ...

In my college seminars, my students regularly ask how various groups are managing in the country, citing the concerns related to the Black Lives Matter movement and repeated attacks on members of the ...

They want to focus on the good in life. Any time of year is a great time to develop new habits, try new things, and practice having a new attitude. Being optimistic can help you feel better, be less ...