Optimism bias

Dementia “I stay positive, because I have chosen to keep a positive attitude.” This quote is from a person living with dementia. When a person hears the word dementia, he or she may not have a clue what that word means, but some may think of a loved one who may suffer from this. Dementia is not a specific mental disorder, but it is a field of mental disorders. There are therapies and medicines but sometimes that is not enough to solve these mental problems. Some cases of dementia can even be…

Generally speaking, this quote is the most that shows optimism in the book. Yunior is around 6 years old around this time and he has so much hope for Ysrael and his operation with no prior knowledge. Beforehand, Rafa was not as pessimistic as he develops to be after the confrontation with Ysrael. It all gets…

As a child, I learned prematurely that in order to have a happy life one, I must first train their, my mind to see the good in every situation. I was taught that being positive is ultimately a choice and the quality of your, my thoughts have the ability to alter the amount of happiness within your, my life. Once one begins training their mind to see the good in everything that transpires, better opportunities will present themselves. Seeing the positive in a situation shifts the circumstance…

All over the world young kids, teens, adults and elderly people suffer from depression. In 2012, it was estimated that 121 million people all across the globe suffered from a form of depression and that it affected 1 in every 10 Americans (Unhappiness). Studies, experiments, and observations have shown and proved that regularly being alone can lead to depression or other psychological disorders. The different definitions of the word “alone” help determine how it is being used or the feelings…

aspect of contemplation that represents itself untapped. It is the way in which we create and uphold hope. Hope often caresses and carries its owner, but only occasionally does it offer consistently positive effects. This does not pose a bash on optimism, bear with me. Consider this: if one obtains no expectation, then room for one to be let down or hurt hardly exists. When one fills their hopeful mind with expectations and boundaries of prospect, then aren’t they just building up a tumbling…

hope and confidence,” stated by Helen Keller. Hope and confidence are words that can describe an optimist, and being optimistic leads to success. Being optimistic is one of the most benefiting things a person could do for themselves. Not only does optimism improve someone’s lifestyle through making them a happier person, it can protect against depression and brings stress levels down. Positive thinking is what leads to a positive change in life. If I thought negatively all the time, then the…

A goal that we should all work for is trying to bond with others and show that we are not as stubborn and as arrogant as some may make us out to be. We may have difficulties doing so at times, but in the long run showing that we care and that we can be supportive of one another in as many situations as possible will get us a lot further than being close-minded and pessimistic towards everyone and everything. This can be troubling but it is possible to do. In order to become more supportive…

Isolation is a powerful force. To be separated from humanity can disorient and debilitate oneself, unless they have hope. In John Valliant’s literary work The Jaguar’s Children, the protagonist, Hector, significantly grows, as he becomes an optimistic individual in order to survive, a more selfless person by taking care of Cesar and becomes a faithful believer in God. The isolation he faces changes his moral beliefs and attitude, ultimately giving him the willpower and hope to stay alive long…

Kalyn Brittain If Optimism Were a Person She 'd Have Green Eyes If optimism were a person she 'd have piercing green eyes, green like the buds that bring the hope of a beautiful spring after a cold, cold winter. She would stand the perfect height and her dark brown hair would flow just past her shoulders. She 'd have a slight obsession with cats and her name would be Kristina. I would be fortunate enough to call her my friend. Luckily this person does exist, she may not be optimism but being…

attitude, and their personality begin to change. The moment one enters their teen years, being innocent is no longer an excuse. One may embark on new experiences and learn to understand how negative the world around them truly is. For me, my sense of optimism took a turn into pessimism as I grew into a negative environment; even with my pessimistic worries, it doesn’t stop me from seeing the bright side…