Optimism

Willful Ignorance: Why the “Positive Society” is Harmful Contrary to popular belief, happiness doesn't result from refusing to think negatively. So many individuals have bought into this notion that in order to feel happy, in order for positive things to happen, negative aspects of life must be ignored. American culture, starting in the workplace and moving to society as a whole, has perpetrated this idea that people can’t be negative, can’t embrace a negative outlook, and can’t criticize…

negativity, criticism, and no confidence in the future. If everyone had a pessimistic attitude, what would be altered? Likely, no one would be persistent in aiming to achieve their goals and learning from their failures. As a result, I believe in optimism. During my entire life, I’ve moved several times. From Connecticut to New Jersey to California back to New Jersey and to…well, you get the idea. Due to this, I quickly learned to adapt to new environments and assimilated the situations. More…

memorable life or a dull one filled with burdens, is solely up to their views. A pessimist believes the hardships in life outweigh all the luxuries. On the other hand, an optimist views life as a gift and has a positive outlook on every situation. Optimism is not about neglecting the problems in life and running from reality; it's about knowing there will always be a rainbow after the storm. Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, depicts the idea that the quality of life is…

In the book, 50 Great Myth of Popular psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior, it is given many scientific evidences to refute several myths that have penetrated our society. Throughout the book, it is described how these myths have been incorporated into society by the media, which offers biased and exaggerated point of views about a wide range of psychological phenomena. Nevertheless, how about if mainstream science is itself biased against anything that sounds…

Emphasis on Pivotal Experiences Human experiences are bountiful, unique and inconsistent, they are an essential part of life that all individuals will confront. Every experience has copious amounts of variables and actions. These varying experiences affect a person 's point of view, and can gravely change how they are perceived or how they act. Some experiences can be results of the people around the individual and how they affect daily life. Other Experiences can impact an individual 's will…

Positivity During Conflict Positivity will never fail to boost a person during a rough time. It can help a group of people keep their mind on what they are fighting for. The way people can keep their chin up, and keep persevering during a rough time is through positivity. While being negative can help a person think about the situation at hand, being positive can spread to others like wildfire, Winston Churchill gave his people the positive attitude he had about winning the war in his speech…

12. Can-Do There really is something to be said for a positive mental attitude. When you adopt a can-do attitude, you might just find you really can do anything. So, take time to learn how to change that flat tire and unclog your toilet. 13. Skip the Sunbathing All it will do is age you with wrinkles and increase your risk of skin cancer. You can opt for a spray tan, but if you can’t avoid the sun make sure you are lathering yourself in sunscreen. Remember, you need to reapply it regularly…

increasing their lifespan. In another experiment the conclusion was made that “Greater optimism predicted greater antibody production and better immune outcomes” (Mindfulness and Positive Thinking). In the long run, having an optimistic personality will make the immune system stronger and the body less likely to become ill. For example in, “Mindfulness and Positive Thinking” it states, “There is also evidence that optimism can protect against the development of chronic diseases.” Chronic…

In the passages “Circus in Town” by Sinclair Ross and “‘Happyness’ for Sale” by Jia Lynn Yang, optimism plays a significant role in the character’s lives. Both passages show the hardships of two different characters, and how despite the rough circumstances they were put in they found a way to create a better life for themselves by being optimistic. Not only did the character’s positive attitude on life help them make a better environment for themselves, it also aided them in surviving the…

has carried me through journey as an actor, because every actor needs confidence to work in this business. This paper will highlight traits that I think are wonderful about myself and why I think they are wonderful. Optimism has always been key factor in my life. I use optimism to get through everything school, money, relationship, and etc.…