Optimism can be defined as “the extent to which people hold generalized favorable expectancies for their future.” When we’re optimistic, we expect good things to happen. To learn more about optimism, we will explore some theories related to optimism and then talk about how to be more optimistic.

What is self-care? Self-care is generally thought to be the activities that individuals undertake to improve their own health and well-being. Self-care is thought to have originated from self-reliant individualism and also from a belief that ill-health could be prevented. Indeed, self-care can have a positive impact on nearly every form of ill-health making it an extremely valuable practice.

Emotional health is defined as a lack of mental disorders, but it also includes positive emotional characteristics, like resilience, self-efficacy, and vitality. Given how many different aspects of mental and emotional health there are, there are actually lots of different things we can do to improve our emotional health. Here are a few things you can do.

Do you tend to feel a lot of negative emotions? Do you feel bad about yourself or feel unhappy about your place in the world? Well, science has shown us that we actually have a lot of control over our feelings and well-being. Here are six science-based tips to help you feel better.