The concept of learned optimism has emerged as a groundbreaking approach to psychological well-being, reshaping the way we understand and cultivate positive mental states. This evolving field of ...

Distribution of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, with Moderna's right behind it, is providing Americans with hope that the nightmare of the coronavirus pandemic finally may be concluding. The caveat, of ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Optimistic older women are more likely to maintain some of their ...

Every generation has its own form of optimism and self-belief. Boomers had “the power of positive thinking,” from the book written by Methodist minister Norman Vincent Peale. Gen X had “The Secret,” ...

Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist and an award-winning national medical contributor for major news outlets. She is a clinical assistant professor of Psychiatry at New York University ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Case Kenny, viral podcast host and author of “The Opposite of Settling,” joins TODAY to discuss how to practice mindfulness and ...

Optimism seems like a straightforward characteristic—a simple spotlight on what’s good and future-focused—but it is actually quite a powerful attribute. From a longer life to better performance at ...

When on the edge of identity, it's easy for you to become pessimistic about the future and keep you stuck. Being on the edge of identity refers to a transition state, such as changing careers, ending ...

Data: Gallup; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios Young Americans have a gloomier outlook on their job prospects than their older colleagues, creating a wider optimism gap than any other country surveyed by ...

“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 ...