Fear is at the root of most of our negative emotions. It is meant to alert us to danger, but as our physical lives become safer it begins to focus on our perception of danger. Most perceived threats are not nearly as dangerous as our fear would lead us to believe. There are very few…

Hate and dislike or finding something distasteful are all very different. Whilst they are all on a spectrum, hate is the only one of the three that comes with a wish for the other’s downfall or even death. The mildest form of hate fills us with dread when we think about the things we hate….

The biggest difference between a pessimistic mindset and an optimistic mindset is the focus and lens through which we view the world. Not all pessimists are unhappy, and not all optimists are happy. Being pessimistic means always being able to see the negative. Most of us are aware of negative outcomes, but a pessimist includes…