New research suggests a surprisingly simple way to ease social anxiety: assume first impressions are permanent. A study found ...

SEATTLE — A Washington State University (WSU)study found it's not enough for a teacher to be nice. What students really crave is an instructor who thinks they could improve. The idea of a "growth ...

A new study underscores the importance of a "growth mindset" in entrepreneurs when faced with business challenges. Specifically, the study shows that entrepreneurs who think they can change their ...

Pressure is no longer the exception in modern life, it is the baseline. Yet some people manage to stay upbeat and effective when the stakes spike, not because they are naturally calmer, but because ...

If you’ve given up on your New Year’s resolutions to get fit, here are some tips for getting back in the saddle.

Children’s attitudes about learning have become a key focus for schools in the last decade, particularly the ‘growth mindset’ approach popularized by Stanford psychology professor Carol Dweck, Forbes ...

Researchers find that nearly half of adults over 65 show cognitive and physical improvements, driven largely by positive beliefs about aging.

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Financial pressures and extensive layoffs have created an atmosphere of uncertainty, resulting in employees to feel less in control of their wellbeing. In addition ...