Optimism bias

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…

Introspectively examining my strengths I identified some of my personal strengths to be dependability, flexibility, and being a role model to others. Being dependable is one of my strengths as I pride myself on making sure I am there for everyone whenever they need me. My flexibility ties in hand with this, as I am always willing to modify my schedule in order to help others at moments notice. Finally, being a role model to others has always been a priority of mine, as a Learning Assistant for…

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…

The idea of humanistic psychology is that we view it as a wholeness of human nature and the conscious experience. In humanistic psychology, we study an individual in a holistic view. This means that we should be looking at four main points in humanistic psychology. These include existential psychology, positive psychology, mind/body psychology, and transpersonal psychology. Existential psychology has emphasis on conscious intention and meaning. Positive psychology has emphasis on human strengths…

Have you ever met someone who always stays positive even when things are hard. Have you ever went through a hard time? How did you react to the hard thing? Did you give up or keep pushing through it? In the story Fly Away Home,by Eve Bunting, Andrew always stays positive even though he lives in an airport, he still stays positive and tries to pick the best out of living there. For example, instead of Andrew just sitting around, he tries to make money to help his dad go to work. Another…

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…

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. The chasing of these accomplishments creates temporary…

Many people like to create a better picture in their head rather than what the actual situation. Optimism is seen as taking the situation and making it seem as if it isn’t as terrible as it really is. Yann Martel does this same thing in the book Life of Pi by using symbolism. Yann Martel supports the theme of choosing the “better” story by using the symbolism of animals and religion. Yann Martel uses the symbolism of animals to support the theme of choosing the “better” story. Yann Martel…

Optimism is an old fashion that makes a successful person in life. The goals needed to be made can all be done with and optimistic personality. You can always push yourself to be more optimistic than we already are, keep bettering ourselves. This personality is gained to help “surround ourselves with people we want to be like”. This is the goal we want to have, it changes the outcome for the better. Helen Keller a blind woman born with great optimism. She overcame her disability and was able…

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…