Worthy, Capable, Building Resilience with the Four Basic Truths

How to Kindle Hope in the New Year

Hope is powerful. And hope is the birthright of everyone. But sometimes it is hard to have hope. Hope is the conviction, in spite of contrary-seeming evidence, that things will somehow turn out well. And it is the related belief that no matter how bad things seem to be, they can change for the better… Continue reading How to Kindle Hope in the New Year

Virtue, Ethics, and Critical Thinking, Capable

Is Encouraging Positivity Helpful or Harmful?

Is encouraging positivity helpful or harmful? Positivity is a buzzword in recent years. In fact, you have probably heard people recently urging you or others to be positive, to focus on positivity, or to strive to be happy. Philosophers and other thinkers and writers have long explored how humans can be more happy. For example,… Continue reading Is Encouraging Positivity Helpful or Harmful?

Growth Mindset and Capability, Resilience

Better Than Positive Thinking: Resilient Thinking

Positive thinking is a relatively familiar concept. Some people love positive thinking, and some people hate it. But I think there is something better than positive thinking; it’s resilient thinking. Before I explain what resilient thinking is, let’s look at positive thinking and some of its advantages and disadvantages. What is Positive thinking? Positive thinking… Continue reading Better Than Positive Thinking: Resilient Thinking