Are you a glass-half-full kind of person, someone who views the world through rose-tinted glasses? Do you believe there is light at the end of the tunnel and that every cloud has a silver lining?

Choosing hope and optimism is the key to unlocking the power to overcome constraints and thrive in a challenging world. Earlier this year, I marched with my kids and husband in Brooklyn’s Gay Pride ...

Some people seem naturally inclined to see the glass half full. In other words, they're optimists! Optimism is defined as a mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a ...

There are two kinds of leaders: One type is what I call the "rational optimist," who can see opportunities in difficult situations and respond appropriately when problems arise. I consider the other ...

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 ...

A behavioral economist at the University of Bath in the U.K. has found evidence linking higher levels of unwarranted financial optimism with lower levels of cognitive ability. In his study, published ...

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 ...

How balanced optimism can make a difference How to improve optimism if it’s low Why you should seek action — not perfection When one of the companies I worked at needed a website, my team put in about ...

With all the negativity in the news, it can be tough to stay optimistic. From layoffs and inflation to political polarization and global issues, there are plenty of reasons for concern. But optimism ...

Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? If you rewind to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, chances are you experienced some level of pessimism. And who could blame you? With social ...

Share on Pinterest Certain personality traits such as excessive optimism may be linked to lower cognition, a new study suggests. Ingrid Bertens/Stocksy Optimism, specifically in financial matters, may ...