Mel Giedroyc, pictured with friend Sue Perkins in 2014, says she would rather be "optimistic" than view life as a glass half empty. (Getty Images) On BBC Woman's Hour, the 56-year-old presenter opened ...

An affirmation is the action of giving emotional support or encouragement. This self-care practice works wonders in increasing confidence as—at its core—it is simply the act of being kind to yourself.

This is a guest blog written by a friend and colleague of mine, David Schechter. He has been a pioneer in integrative mind-body medicine for many years. There are many physical symptoms created by ...

Positive phrases can interrupt negative thinking, ease stress, and support a steadier path forward with bipolar disorder. Words — whether spoken or thought — carry incredible weight. They are capable ...

Public speaking is a common source of anxiety for many people. The thought of standing in front of a crowd, delivering a presentatin and being the center of attention can be overwhelming. This fear ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harry Kraemer, Jr. is a professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Research shows that 55% of CEOs and 50% of their team ...

Source: Bablekan, Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0 Fear and anxiety are closely related. Both contain the idea of danger or possibility of injury. They make us narcissistically preoccupied with ...