“Bad day” or “the apocalypse?” Some people have an amazing ability to take small problems and transform them into much bigger ones. Be aware of these 3 types of exaggerated thinking and how to avoid them in the future….
There is a lot of overlap between psychology and economics, because both focus on certain aspects of how we make decisions. When I look at the current state of our economy – especially growing personal debt and low credit scores among consumers – I often wonder what psychological factors are driving this behavior….
Optimists are said to be those who see the glass as half full, while pessimists see the glass as half empty. An optimist often tries to find the good in everything. And often this perspective can cause less stress, less anxiety, and a more empowering and motivating attitude. Positive psychologist Martin Seligman coined the term…