Positive psychology posits that to feel better, you just need to think more optimistically. A new approach suggests an important element missing from this formula.

At first blush, that seems positive and welcoming ... And despite well-intentioned town hall meetings held the day after a mass layoff with leaders ensuring those that are left that they are ...

Much of his work centers on helping people make measurable changes in their lives by understanding how manifestation, meditation and positive thoughts can alter brain chemistry. Much of his work ...

On the other hand, if your day was indeed filled with exciting prospects, why not go ahead and whistle that happy tune? The idea that positive thoughts need to be viewed as valid for them to work ...