The Power of Women

Harness Your Unique Strengths at Home, at Work, and in Your Community

by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

The Truth About Women and Self-Esteem

Women and girls do NOT have low self-esteem. Read More

Could aging be good for women?

According to popular culture, aging is bad for women. Research shows, however, that women's psychological strengths increase as they age and lead women not only to survive but thrive in later life. Read More

New Year's Resolution: Build Your Strengths

Tis the season for New Year's Resolutions! Often these resolutions focus on fixing what we think is wrong with us: women in particular are extraordinarily hard on themselves, preoccupied with all the ways they are not good enough. I believe, and research shows, that we would all do better if our New Year's Resolutions focused on building strengths rather than on fixing flaws. Read More

Being Patient During the Holidays

The holidays demand a great deal of patience: Waiting in long lines in department stores to buy that perfect gift. Listening to your Great-Uncle Stu's story of his World War II days for the umpteenth time. Playing yet another game of Go Fish with your kids who on winter break. Read More

Using Women's Strengths to Survive the Holidays

Women's strengths can help us all survive the stress of the holidays. Read More

What Women Do Right

Women are extraordinarily hard on themselves. They tend to scrutinize themselves for flaws. They are preoccupied with all the ways they are not good enough, and twist themselves into knots trying to fix problems that no one else can see. Read More