2.1 Importance of Being Optimistic Optimism means to see things and situations in life in a good view. Having a positive outlook on life is extremely beneficial as it provides many advantages to an individual who practises optimism. The advantages of being optimistic are as such:
2.1.1 Able to gain superior health and increased longevity Optimism can enhance the health of an individual who is positive minded as it was proven that being optimistic can improve the immune system, prevent chronic diseases, and help people cope with unfortunate news or events. In a study of 99 Harvard University students, those who were optimists at age 25 were significantly healthier at ages 45 and 60 than those who were pessimists. Other studies have linked …show more content…
This results in a lack of appreciation, respect and warmth that is required in a relationship. Hence, pessimism can harm the relationship with one’s partner. Not only that, most people also prefer to be in the company of those with a positive attitude. Therefore, being a pessimist can make one unpopular among their friends because they are always grumpy and ranting about how unfair life is.
2.2.3 Leads to lack of motivation and loss of opportunities Pessimists are the type of people who do not believe in positive outcomes and this usually leads to a lack of motivation and ambition in an individual’s overall state of mind. Without motivation, it is difficult for an individual to achieve their goals or gain success. This lack of motivation is also accompanied with fear to take risks and try new things. Hence, pessimists are always missing out on new opportunities. Since life is all about making the most of every opportunity that comes knocking on the door, being pessimistic makes one see the bad side of even the best opportunities and therefore robs the happiness from one’s life. Pessimist people often have a skeptical approach to life which makes them unhappy about most things that happen around
2.1.1 Able to gain superior health and increased longevity Optimism can enhance the health of an individual who is positive minded as it was proven that being optimistic can improve the immune system, prevent chronic diseases, and help people cope with unfortunate news or events. In a study of 99 Harvard University students, those who were optimists at age 25 were significantly healthier at ages 45 and 60 than those who were pessimists. Other studies have linked …show more content…
This results in a lack of appreciation, respect and warmth that is required in a relationship. Hence, pessimism can harm the relationship with one’s partner. Not only that, most people also prefer to be in the company of those with a positive attitude. Therefore, being a pessimist can make one unpopular among their friends because they are always grumpy and ranting about how unfair life is.
2.2.3 Leads to lack of motivation and loss of opportunities Pessimists are the type of people who do not believe in positive outcomes and this usually leads to a lack of motivation and ambition in an individual’s overall state of mind. Without motivation, it is difficult for an individual to achieve their goals or gain success. This lack of motivation is also accompanied with fear to take risks and try new things. Hence, pessimists are always missing out on new opportunities. Since life is all about making the most of every opportunity that comes knocking on the door, being pessimistic makes one see the bad side of even the best opportunities and therefore robs the happiness from one’s life. Pessimist people often have a skeptical approach to life which makes them unhappy about most things that happen around