Giving people the benefit of the doubt is important for you and for them. Make sure that you understand where they are coming from and that the fundamental attribution error isn't skewing your perspective.
Are you a glass full or glass empty kind of person? Optimism has a number of benefits. Fortunately, it's a skill that can be developed. Learn how to be more optimistic.
Black-or-white thinking, also called all-or-none thinking, causes problems in terms of unhelpful feelings, actions, and reactions. Learn ways to counter and think more rationally.
Using the example of stepping in dog poop, this article highlights that how you think about a situation makes a big impact on how you feel. These two key questions can help you think in more helpful ways.
