We all know what it feels like to have a bad day at work. Instead of wearing rose-colored glasses, you’re wearing red-colored glasses. Everything—and everyone—aggravates you at your job. You’re ...

We've all likely encountered negative people in our workplaces—those who consistently criticize but rarely contribute constructively. The ripple effects of their negativity can profoundly impact team ...

Even if you generally like your job, work is still work. Day after day of clocking in makes it easy to get bogged down with everything you don’t like. It certainly doesn't help if your workplace is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julia Korn writes about leadership and career development. Let’s be clear: expressing occasional negativity isn’t just normal— it ...

You’re probably under pressure at work. Work keeps getting faster, more urgent, and more demanding. And it’s natural to want to do your best. But striving to be perfect can wreak havoc on your mental ...

A downer is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this ...

Get ready for an attitude adjustment. Being a “negative person” or a “positive person” isn’t set in stone — and using a really simple trick that anyone can learn could change your mood, your ...

We all have them: Those people in our lives who seem to consistently drain our energy and leave us feeling depleted. Whether it’s a perpetually pessimistic friend, a family member prone to complaining ...