Our negative emotions served our ancestors well; now we must... - Barbara Fredrickson

"Our negative emotions served our ancestors well; now we must consciously cultivate positive ones."

Barbara Fredrickson Change

Psychologist American Born 1964 (age 62)

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"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

"Positivity is not about denying the negative. It's about noticing the positive."

"Love is the great beautifier."

"Your positivity can be a light for others when they're in darkness."

"Change brings new opportunities."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Healing doesn't mean forgetting."

"You either get better or you get bitter."