The technique of “reframing” is a strategy that can help someone look at a situation through a different, usually more positive perspective. Reframing challenges our interpretations in order to see ...

Optimistic thinking is a resiliency skill that helps people to overcome adversity and reach life goals. Remember the old metaphor “Is the glass is half-full or half-empty?” This is a perfect example ...

Stress, challenges and failure are a part of life, but how we emotionally respond to them can shape our future. As Shakespeare put it, “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” — ...

The fictional hero Tom Sawyer was highly skilled at reframing a situation. When Sawyer was forced to spend a holiday whitewashing a fence, his friends teased him, because he had to work while they ...

Cognitive reframing helps you see situations from a different angle by changing negative thoughts to more positive ones. You can practice cognitive reframing on your own by paying attention to your ...

The important role of leaders in giving their employees the space and permission to get creative. Not every CEO can be the next Steve Jobs, constantly conjuring up game-changing new ideas and ...