On the first day of fourth grade, Mrs. Lovelace told us, “Attitude is everything.” She repeated it frequently, insisting a positive mental attitude meant greater happiness in life. This sounded fishy ...

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Unlimited success has been promised to those who live by the word of God. The manifestation of this success is not determined by the outward qualities that tend to separate individuals and place them ...

Have you ever been around someone whose enthusiasm and outlook on life felt infectious? It seems like everything comes easy to them and no obstacle can slow them down. This is more than mere optimism, ...

There is little evidence to support the belief that a person's mental attitude affects his or her chances of surviving cancer, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers reviewed 26 studies on the ...

Self-respect is defined as having proper regard for oneself as a human being. This implies a positive value, or self worth. It includes holding yourself in high esteem with dignity and honor. Further, ...

The other day I was bounding up the stairs to get something I’d forgotten when I had this realization: Although getting older, I am still healthy enough to climb stairs with ease—in fact, I enjoy it!

Who doesn’t want to be more successful? A more successful businessperson, a more successful leader, a more successful member of a team–the list goes on and on. So, while we all want to be more ...