In the children’s book The Little Engine That Could, an engine succeeds in pulling a train over a mountain by repeating the words “I think I can.” The story is so well known and motivational that it has been used in many songs, films, speeches, and advertisements throughout popular culture. Is a positive attitude necessary for success? A positive attitude is something that most people that have succeeded in life posses.…
Hopefulness and optimism is a characteristic adapted as a young child. Children endure a lot and absorb much more. Whether it be a language, a belief, or certain words in a language children should not say, they absorb…
A lot of people think just because you’re an identical twin, that you must be the same in every aspect of your life as the other person. In my case, and in others, being an identical twin doesn’t prove that we are the same in all areas of life. I have an identical twin sister, named Emily. Emily is pessimistic, high maintenance and very well organized. I, on the other hand, am more optimistic, open-minded and easygoing.…
Because He Lives Optimism entails two different aspects. The first aspect encompasses the attitude or mindset that arises due to hopefulness and confidence about the future. So often this word is associated with happiness, when in actuality it relates more to the word joy. Joy exists regardless of the circumstance, while happiness comes forth only as the transient result of prosperity, pleasure, knowledge, wealth, popularity, etc.…
(2) Description: I learn that positive self-perceptions of aging and optimism are different, yet moderately related and both influence health outcomes of older adults. (3) Discussion of Enhancement of Understanding: The article points out a very important differentiation between positive self-perceptions of aging (positive SPA) and optimism. While SPA is based on personal experiences with aging process, optimism refers to a general perception of the future in a broader sweep of an older adult. Understanding the differences between these two concepts, I gain more knowledge of why and how SPA and optimism are associated with each other, and respectively impact health outcomes among older adults. More specifically, an older adult may hold negative…
I’m pretty sure most of us know the stories of Winnie the Pooh. Do you remember the two characters Tigger and Eeyore. We all know Tigger as the energetic, exuberant, and friendly character. Eeyore is the more insightful, gloomy, and dismal character. There are many different ways that people are defined in life.…
chasing Optimism in the Face of Challenges 771 Words Looking around today with all of the tumultuous events occurring around you, it is easy to see why a person could lose sight of optimism. The media is filled with negatives, rarely the positives, that humans can and have accomplished. Achieving optimism in the test of life may be daunting to many, some may even give up, but to reach the pursuit of happiness while facing a challenge, optimism is a necessity. Challenges are faced every day around the world; there is no refuting that. Some challenges are rather miniscule and can be defeated with minimal effort.…
One of the worst pieces of advice I 've ever been given is to look at the glass as half full. Which, I mean, I understand the idea, but shouldn 't we be a little more specific about the contents of the cup? What if the glass has arsenic in it? Regardless of whether it 's half full or half empty, if you take a sip you 're going to die -- and who is drinking from this class anyway? I guess the assumption is you drink from your own cup, but the scenario completely changes when someone else gets involved.…
• Optimism - having a positive expectations and attribution about reaching a success in both, the short run and the long…
Optimism is an attitude always have good wishes in all matters…
Positive outlook to oneself and towards others swell into their…
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…
For this self-examination paper I will be writing about how great I think my psychological state is currently. This paper might sound narcissistic but I was unable to find something that I think I need majorly improve. I might just be in denial of my own flaws, that might be the case but I feel stronger with the opinion that I’m currently amazing. My first great trait is that I’m an optimist; I have always known that about myself because every situation I can find the good.…
Positivity People who are optimistic see the bright side of things. They don't mourn because of what they don't have but instead, tend to appreciate what they do have. People who are not positive worry about the wrong things that can happen, when in fact nothing as even happened. Teenagers may worry about how to juggle between work, school, keeping healthy and having a social life. Teenagers are in fact obligated to make life changing decisions everyday.…
Optimism versus pessimism is a popular topic that has always been discussed. It is as debateable as the question of which came first: the chicken or the egg? The egg did. The answer, to me, is just as obvious as which is more important: optimism or pessimism? Optimism.…