Biblical amounts of rain, war, the possibility of an AI apocalypse … you’d be forgiven for not being a paragon of positivity in 2026. If theories of supply and demand are to be believed, optimism — ...

For years, scientists believed that our temperament was hardwired by the time we reached adulthood. We were told that if you ...

Sometimes, the struggles we face, both as individuals and as a society, seem insurmountable. While there is much around us that is good, some problems and conflicts—personal, relational, political—can ...

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“I’m grateful. I’m happy. I’m proud of myself. I practice mindfulness. I’m optimistic.” Do these mean the same thing? People often use them interchangeably, but definitions have consequences. When we ...

Psychologist and mom-of-three Deepika Chopra is known as The Optimism Doctor, building a following by teaching parents (and non-parents) how to approach the world with a sense of resilience. This is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 1-standard deviation increase in optimism reduced the risk for dementia in older adults. Optimism may lower ...

The more optimistic a person is, the lower their risk of developing dementia, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The research, published April 8 in the Journal ...