All feelings come from our thoughts. If we feel happy, we are happy. If we feel sad, we are sad. My mentor and friend Dan Zelling M.D. said, “You can change your thoughts and thereby your feelings.” ...

The considered wisdom in positive psychology is that to feel better, you just need to think happy thoughts. If this conjures up the song “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” then you’re on the right track.

Positive thinking is not the phony baloney it was once believed to be by older generations. Numerous studies over recent years have shown that optimistic thinking leads to a positive attitude. People ...

For generations, people have debated whether a glass is half empty or half full. The response that you give often indicates how you see yourself as well as how you see the world. Your perspective, ...

Researchers explore how dampening, defined as minimizing positive emotions, can relate to depression symptoms in a new study.

To be happier when we’re dealing with something tough, the common advice goes, we can consciously look for the bright side of life’s challenges. For example, we might reframe the thought, Why was I ...

These processes explain how the emotional atmosphere around us can shape our thoughts, mood, and even our perceptions.

Romantic relationships should bring us satisfaction and joy. When you feel these, you'll know your relationship is healthy and could be everlasting. These are part of the positive sensations you'll ...