Psychologist and mom-of-three Deepika Chopra is known as The Optimism Doctor, building a following by teaching parents (and non-parents) how to approach the world with a sense of resilience. This is ...

Anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion are at historic highs. As Americans feel increasingly pessimistic about the future, the pressure to “stay positive” has never been more intense—or misplaced.

Can optimism ever be cruel? I came upon the phrase “cruel optimism” recently and couldn’t forget it. “Cruel optimism” seems like such a contradiction. After all, “optimism” is a word that shines with ...