“Hope is the most evil of evils because it prolongs man's torment.” –Friedrich Nietzsche I have always been fascinated and attracted by optimism. On this blog, I have written quite a bit about how ...

“I’m grateful. I’m happy. I’m proud of myself. I practice mindfulness. I’m optimistic.” Do these mean the same thing? People often use them interchangeably, but definitions have consequences. When we ...

Optimism is not about "toxic positivity," argues behavioral scientist Deepika Chopra in her new book.

New brain imaging research reveals that optimistic people not only see the future more brightly, but their brains also process future events in strikingly similar ways, unlocking the science behind ...