Improved self-esteem and motivation. Positive discipline encourages children through clear expectations combined with emotional support, fostering intrinsic motivation—so children act responsibly ...

Whether you find yourself in the C-suite or on the factory floor, positive thinking at work is a very powerful skill. Not only does a positive attitude help you overcome adversity, but it also ...

Ever been told to lighten up, think positive or that everything happens for a reason? These phrases aren't just irritating, they're also examples of toxic positivity—the belief that anything can be ...

Toxic positivity is the act of avoiding, suppressing, or rejecting negative emotions or experiences. This may take the form of denying your own emotions or someone else denying your emotions, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Providing provocative views on racism, pop culture, and mental health. Unlike a genuinely positive outlook, toxic positivity makes ...

The human brain processes negative information differently than positive input, explaining why one pessimistic comment can overshadow ten encouraging ones. This “negativity bias” evolved as a survival ...

I recently took a social media detox. As a Black woman, I’ve been finding the constant media attention around the gratuitous killing of Black people exhausts, saddens, and infuriates me. So imagine ...

When you know someone is going through a hard time — maybe they’re coping with a job loss, a life-altering diagnosis, or the death of a loved one — it can be tempting to encourage them to focus on the ...

While we're all for positive thinking, it's essential to recognize that this powerful tool has its limits. Focusing on positivity can be helpful in providing perspective. However, when we attempt to ...

The other day, I read a tweet in which someone asked if positive people are more successful than others, or if being positive leads to more success. It’s an interesting question, not because it has an ...