As the old Harold Arlen-Johnny Mercer tune reminds us, “ You got to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.” Scientists have now concluded that the ratio of positive to negative experiences is what makes a difference in our lives.

Everyone gets angry or moody, and even the most loving couples have disagreements. Researcher John Gottman claims that couples need to avoid four really destructive behaviors when they find themselves in conflict with one another.

As the old Harold Arlen-Johnny Mercer tune reminds us, “You got to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.” Scientists have now concluded that the ratio of positive to negative experiences is what makes a difference in our lives.

In 2003, artist Joe Fig compiled a book consisting of conversations with 24 contemporary artists, Inside the Painter’s Studio. His interview with photorealist Chuck Close puts to rest the idea that an artist must have the perfect place to work and divine inspiration in order to create.

Adam Lanza, the perpetrator of the Newtown, Connecticut massacre, has been variously described by the media as “odd,” “aloof” and “a loner”. Some reporters described him as “lacking empathy” and, finally, Lanza was labeled as “suffering from a mental illness like Asperger’s” and being “on the autism spectrum.”

Author David Roberts echoes the feelings of many when he writes about the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy. Because we cannot be with our children 24/7, he contends that we need to care about others’ children just as we would have others care about ours.

Neuroscientist Tali Sharot has written a new TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) book outlining why people are “more optimistic than realistic." She explores what this might mean for us in our day-to-day living and whether it’s due to how our brains are designed.

A bachelor’s degree, once considered the key to success and a necessity for anyone who wanted to make his mark in the world, has not only become an option for many, but it has become an anathema for some. Dropping out of college is a badge of honor…

Prosocial behavior is the ability to notice the distress of others and be affected by it. As a parent, how can you develop and nurture prosocial behavior in your children? And, by doing so, will we raise a nation of altruistic individuals who understand and react to others’ pain and discomfort?

Recent research indicates that “getting the cold shoulder” is more than just a colorful idiom. Researchers have found that people who are excluded from group interaction actually experience a drop in body temperature.

Landing a job interview is a great accomplishment. Making a good impression at the interview and landing the job is even better. You obviously need to sell yourself and your skills. Why are you the best candidate for the job and what can you bring to the company?

Most of us have had to face creating or updating a resume, gathering together past work and school information and experiences, and all of the other paraphernalia associated with job hunting. Included in this list is often one or more letters of recommendation from…

There are 10 recognized syndromes that constitute a personality disorder, and self-help books occupy yards of shelf space in bookstores and libraries. But the disorders are difficult to diagnose and treat and often lost in the quest to help a patient’s depression or anxiety.

Mindfulness refers to a state of mind that requires an individual to be aware and attentive to the present moment with curiosity and acceptance. A non-judgmental attitude towards what is happening is also a factor in mindfulness,…

According to the Roman philosopher Seneca, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” This quote has also been attributed to Oprah, but, regardless, it points out the fact that despite all of our careful planning, there are some things we cannot control.

“Picture Your Life After Cancer” is a recent publication from the American Cancer Society. Based on a New York Times project, it presents more than 1,500 cancer survivors who submitted photos of themselves along with their personal experiences after receiving a diagnosis of cancer.

Your status, as you or others perceive it, can contribute to your feelings of pride and well-being. Or, you may believe that, as long as you are contributing to a common goal, your position in the group is unimportant. A recent article examines the question of how status

According to Marcus Aurelius, “A man’s life is what his thoughts make it.” While a person cannot escape anxiety completely, it is impossible to be happy or comfortable if you are in a constant state of worry and fear about future events.

Are women worth less than men in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? A recent study concluded that professors searching for a lab manager in one of the STEM fields is less likely to hire a woman than a man and more likely to offer a woman a lower salary.

James Harmon spent a decade collecting advice from 79 social and media icons like Katherine Hepburn, Bette Davis, and Mark Helprin. The result is an anthology titled “Take My Advice: Letters to the Next Generation from People Who Know A Thing or Two”.