Dealing with stress isn't just about managing negative emotions. Recent research suggests that savoring positive moments is just as critical. Here's why.

Developing and nurturing positive emotions can significantly impact your mental and physical well-being. While life’s challenges can sometimes make it difficult to remain positive, learning how to ...

When working with teens and discussing emotions, I often give an analogy of sand in a jar. In this analogy, the sand ...

"There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm." John H. Vincent In order to explain and understand emotions, we can divide them into two groups: The emotions we term 'positive' and those that ...

Let's talk about something that might feel counterintuitive: the importance of making space for our difficult emotions. I often hear clients tell me they're trying their best to "stay positive" or ...

With all of the stress and conflict in our daily lives, it's hard to believe that in 2023 positive emotions returned. According to a survey from Gallup that was released last month, for the first time ...

Sharing happy moments with a partner may be good for older people’s health, lowering the level of the stress hormone cortisol in their bodies, according to research published by the American ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on April 14, 2025. Click here for that audio. The U.S. has an epidemic of loneliness. More than half of American adults are lonely, according to a recent ...

You might not care about the fast-food commercial shots of juicy burgers or creamy milkshakes, but they might change your beliefs about these items, whereas shots of fresh salads and berries might not ...