Hope is fascinating because it is the only positive emotion that requires the presence of negativity or uncertainty to be activated. This makes it ferociously unique, and the new science and theories about how hope works is changing fields of study, in medicine, psychology, therapy, education, meditation, and the science of longevity. Hope is essential to understanding well-being. Here, in no particular order, are ten of the most inspiring quotes on hope I’ve collected.

Character strengths—including hope—are power sources that are free, available on demand, universal, creative, and innate. They are within us always, yet are often dormant and waiting to be turned on. 

We don’t just have thinking traps—we also have acting traps. Learn how negative acting traps work against us, and how we can act “as if” something positive has already happened to help us shift into the outcomes we want.

Combining the elements of gratitude, love and hope are what we call the harmony triad. These three character strengths help us navigate challenging times, and are often traits that high-hope people have naturally. You can cultivate this harmony triad to build inner peace with practice.

The world we live in encourages us to be ever achieving and striving toward our next goal. But what does it do to our sense of abundance to always be thinking about what we don’t have, rather than what we do?

In dark and uncertain times, the role of hope becomes paramount so that we can imagine a future we want.

We can change how we interpret our experiences and the world around us by shifting our perception. In fact, doing so is a fundamental skill in positive thinking psychology. But how can we cultivate this skill?

Hope is a force that propels us toward our goals. Resilience and optimism also play a role in human flourishing. But how?

Improv offers a lot of the same principles as positive psychology. Here are ten similarities I've found as a positive psychologist.

What is the intersection of positive psychology and spiritual growth? How has psychology evolved in the last 15 years? These questions get answered in Dr. Tomasulo’s latest blog article.

In this post I name 10 quotes from psychologists, scholars, speakers, and authors. They offer words of wisdom from their work in positive psychology, gratitude, and hope.

Anxiety of life’s various tasks and responsibilities can get in the way of our sense of hope and purpose. But there’s a way to reconnect with our why to reinvigorate our ambition and shift our perspective.

In many ways, the condition of being human sets us up for negative thinking. The good news is that it’s natural. The bad news is getting stuck in our negative thinking can cause depression and other issues. By understanding how this works, we can shift our thinking to hopefulness.

We know the importance of setting short and long-term goals, but what about micro goals? Even setting goals for the next hour can be a game changer for your mind, your sense of ambition, and your wellbeing.

Self-compassion is a skill and a resource that we all have that lives inside us. Learning to practice this skill, research shows, is key to building resilience and being able to go the distance with our goals as well as build a better relationship with ourselves.

Toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing are two concepts of denial of the negative experiences of human emotion. In this article we explain what these concepts are and why they’re harmful for our emotional well-being.

What is love? Learn two psychological frameworks that examine connection and interpersonal relationships: attachment theory and active constructive responding.

Most of us struggle with making time to rest and recharge. Finding moments of stillness and calm can be a challenge, but I looked back over the last year to see what made it such a productive year for me, and I’ve noticed that it was how rest showed up in my life.

Most of us are working hard to achieve balance in our lives—and what balance means to each of us can be very personal. When I think about achieving balance looks like in my life, I think about my yoga practice—which is almost 1 year old.

Explore the science behind chronic negative thinking and find out how to flip the switch that leads to positivity and hope. Just like choosing a different water source, you have the power to steer your thoughts in a new, positive direction. Get practical insights on how to recognize and change your thought habits, empowering you to build emotional resilience and break free from the default network that keeps you stuck in a loop of negativity.