Why do positive moments sometimes fade almost as soon as they appear? New research shows that certain thoughts we have after good experiences may increase vulnerability to depression.

Analyzing your own thoughts might seem healthy, but a new review shows that deep introspection is actually associated with ...

I have written several entries here on savoring: the strategies people use to enhance and sustain their positive feelings. It is clear that savoring contributes to well-being, in the moment and ...

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.” ...

Science has found that a happier life is a healthier life. When people experience more positive emotion, they tend to enjoy better cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune function and even a longer life ...

At some point in your life, you’ve probably read or heard about the importance of being positive and always focusing on the bright side. But being positive all the time might not be the best approach ...