No one likes a Debbie Downer. And your friends probably think you’re one if you’re always stuck in a slump of constant worries, doubts, and negativity. But your mindset doesn’t just affect your ...

People with a positive mindset say things like, 'It could be worse' and 'I'm proud of you,' often without even realizing it.

A negative mindset rarely announces itself directly. Most people who carry it don’t walk around declaring that they expect ...

Like it or not, we humans tend to accentuate the negative, a concept known as “negativity bias.” For example, dwelling on unpleasant encounters more than positive ones, responding more strongly to ...

There once was a young girl trying to maneuver in a world that felt loud, uncertain, and constantly shifting. That girl was me. In 2016, I moved from Louisiana to Minnesota, leaving behind everything ...

When we’re having a tough day at work, we are often advised that shifting our mindset can be the solution. We hear things like “focus on the positives,” “you can’t control the world, but you can ...

It is extremely hard when there are tidal waves of unfortunate circumstances happening one after another in our life. During this time we begin to question ‘Why is this happening to me? I have done ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Success in entrepreneurship isn’t just about strategy, ...

This summer, I’d noticed my hearing becoming worse, and, at the same time, I was having sinus issues and dizziness. Suspecting these things were related, I went to a new ear, nose and throat doctor to ...