Positive

Take a chance and try finding some good even in most situations by just switching the order of events you're retelling to a "bad news, good news" mode. Maybe life won't seem quite as difficult when you frame things that way.

We've all been in situations when we feel like we're standing on the edge of a climb and there's no way to go but down, there is no way out, and one s...

Right now, it is too easy to slip into complaints about the government, the economy, and the prospects for world peace. When you find yourself in yet another discussion about the ills of the world, look for a positive spin.

We tend to fall back on "I was only kidding" if they said something that wasn't particularly well-received, rather than take ownership of what they said. Fact is: even if he was only kidding, what's the point?

When you have to adapt yourself to fit a role, you may not be miserable, but it will likely be hard work. For this reason, it's best to choose roles that match your personality and behavioral styles.

Mojo is that positive spirit toward what we're doing that starts on the inside and radiates out. When I think about people who succeed at what they do and how they feel about themselves, I realize they all have mojo.

Every once in a while I run across someone who doesn't want to change. What do I do to convince them the change is good for them? Nothing!

The next time you are working on a project, ask yourself, "What would happen to my level of commitment if I knew that I was only going to be paid if I achieved results?"

There is a moment in all of our lives when the feeling that we are getting older hits us for the first time. It might be when you reach a significant...

A quick way to reduce stress is to think of one of the most positive memories you can recall. The mood boost may be just what it takes to spur you to take needed action.

This was originally published on November 8th, 2008. President-elect Barack Obama has captured the world's imagination. He has helped us believe that...

Let's not wait for one man to save the world. Let's use the exuberant energy of his triumph to propel each of us forward.