Having a pessimistic feeling regarding a specific matter is understandable, especially when there is good reason to doubt predicted outcomes. Depending on the situation, it can be helpful to consider ...

A few years ago at a leadership workshop, I gave a talk on “good things about being an academic administrator.” The audience was largely made up of faculty members considering the leadership path.

Cowritten by Eser Yilmaz & Tchiki Davis. Pessimists typically have a gloomy or skeptical outlook, also known as “seeing the glass half empty.” As a result, they may focus heavily on what can go wrong, ...

If you find yourself constantly trying to cheer up your significant other or feeling weighed down by their gloomy perspective, you're not alone. The good news is, with a little understanding and some ...