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 ...

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, ...

BERLIN — Most of us are obviously rather pessimistic. But if we could choose, we'd prefer to be optimistic. Evidence for this ...

“Americans are far too pessimistic about the future,” declared CNN’s Fareed Zakaria in an op-ed published last month. Zakaria focused on economics, arguing that a “profound sense of despair” among ...

Llewellyn King’s take on anxiety gripping the nation (“5 reasons that anxiety is gripping the nation,” June 1), reaffirms my outlook that attitude is everything. Pessimism is a self-fulfilling ...

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 ...

The 21st century has been a dramatic time for videogames. Games have embarked on grand experiments and stark deconstructions in attempts to discover what they can be. This introspection has ...

From building the first personal computer to overseeing a personal empire — Gates has a few time-tested tactics.