Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iuliia Bondar / Getty Images Do you find yourself saying yes to everything? Maybe you worry that if you say no, the other person ...

You have probably heard these before: “Look on the bright side”; “Focus on the positive”; “It could be worse.” These are the types of things people often say to those who are anxious, worried, or ...

Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.

Warm and supportive parenting may buffer against the effects of stress during childhood and adolescence. That is the key takeaway of our recent study, published in the journal PNAS Nexus. However, in ...

Scroll through social media and you’ll quickly encounter phrases like “I am worthy” or “I choose happiness”. The tantalising promise is: repeat these positive affirmations often enough and you’ll be ...

After reading the title of this post, some readers may be asking “Stress can be positive? How could anxiety ever be ‘optimal?'" Modern society has trained us to think that we should rarely, if ever, ...

Find your inner sanctuary with this 15-minute guided meditation designed to bring you immersive calm and boost your positive energy while melting away stress. In this gentle and effective session, ...

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, ...

Sleep deprivation is linked to an increased risk of anxiety symptoms and a decrease in positive emotions. The corresponding study was published in Psychological Bulletin. For the study, researchers ...

Stress in children may cause them to regress in behavior, withdraw, have heightened emotional responses, or become more fearful. Caregivers can encourage rest, fun, and positive thinking to help a ...

Not all stress is created equal. Positive stress, or eustress, can be exciting and motivating. If you're looking forward to a big event or challenge at work, eustress can build anticipation and ...