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·December 15, 2024·4 min read

Positive Attitude Boosts Passion and Determination

New research links a positive attitude, or "growth mindset," to higher levels of passion and determination. A study of over 1,500 participants aged 13 to 77 found that those with the most positive outlook had significantly greater willpower and enthusiasm than those with a negative mindset.

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·March 28, 2022·4 min read

Older People Summon More Positivity in Response to Distress

With increasing age, people react more positively to both emotional and neutral stimuli, and are better able to positively reframe a negative experience into a positive one.

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·December 14, 2020·4 min read

The Power of Validation in Helping People Stay Positive

Validating another person's negative emotions or experiences can help foster a more positive mental outlook.

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·August 12, 2020·3 min read

Smiling Can Trick Your Mind Into Being More Positive

The facial muscle activity it takes to smile helps to generate more positive emotions.

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·December 29, 2019·4 min read

Why Your New Year’s Resolution Should Be Self-Acceptance

Researchers urge people to reframe negative messages about eating and weight loss for the new year ahead.

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·April 24, 2018·3 min read

Imagining a Positive Outcome Biases Subsequent Memories

Emotional content matters when it comes to episodic memories, researchers report. Imagining a positive event biases recall to positive details.