How do small children think – how can you portray them authentically?

I often find that authors portray children and children's thoughts in a way that's far too adult, so I tried to do better… I failed. It fails because I can't remember what I was thinking – and I can't really just chat up the nearest child and ask… because that would be creepy, and I…

Do optimists really live longer and are healthier?

Is it true that optimists really live longer and are healthier? I've read several studies suggesting that people with a positive outlook not only cope better with stress, but are also physically healthier and live longer. Supposedly, this is because optimists replace negative thoughts with positive ones and are more likely to surround themselves with…

I have an idea for a new way of thinking. It's not finished yet, but I'd like your opinion.

This new way of thinking, when fully conceived, is intended to ensure that those who think with this way of thinking will never again experience negative emotions or become mentally ill. The new way of thinking is made up of four different scientific fields, which are then linked together in four categories. 1.In psychology, cognitive…