Optimism & Mindset
Articles about the effects of optimism, how to foster optimism and bring more positive emotions in your life as well as the growth mindset to adopt.
11 Optimism Exercises & Theories (Incl. Learned Optimism)
A popular metaphor to explain optimism is the concept of ”glass half full.” Optimists have a built-in attitude to be hopeful and consider the possibilities [...]
What is the Life Orientation Test and How To Use It? (LOT-R)
People differ in the degree to which they possess confidence and hope that future events will turn out positively. This attitude is called optimism. Positive [...]
How to Apply Appreciative Inquiry: A Visual Guide
Whether in the context of organizations, healthcare, coaching, or in one’s personal life, challenges invariably always surface. The conventional reaction is to coat setbacks in [...]
4 Appreciative Inquiry Tools, Exercises and Activities
Appreciative inquiry is about seeking the best in people – in the way they work, they live, and they behave. Initially, appreciative inquiry (AI) was [...]
What Is Appreciative Inquiry? (Definition, Examples & Model)
In an unpredictable global business environment, it’s tempting to approach strategy with specific goals already in mind. More often than not, these are problem-focused and [...]
119+ Appreciative Inquiry Interview Questions and Examples
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a strengths-based approach to examining and developing the best in human systems. The approach has a lot of overlap with positive [...]
Positive Daily Affirmations: Is There Science Behind It?
Self-help books often promote the power of positive daily affirmations. You, me, and almost everybody in the 21st century have heard of them. But if [...]
What Is Instant Gratification? (Definition & Examples)
Is there something else you should be doing right now? Working on a project? Writing a paper? Putting away that load of laundry that’s been [...]
What is Unconditional Positive Regard in Psychology?
As therapists, counselors, social workers, and other members of helping professions, how can we best help our clients help themselves? As parents, teachers, coaches, and [...]
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in Psychology (Incl. Examples +PDF)
Have you ever made a prediction about your life that came true? You may not believe yourself to be a fortuneteller, but you’ve likely found [...]
