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What is the true meaning optimism?
Optimism goes beyond seeing the bright side of a situation or
expecting good things. It is also a way of explaining what has already
happened. When something good happens, optimists think about
what they did to make the situation turn out so well. They see their
abilities as permanent, stable parts of themselves.
Is optimism good or bad?
Multiple research has shown that optimism has a dark side too. Not
only it can lead to poor outcomes, but also it makes us underestimate
risks or take less action. For example, positive affirmation might work
for positive people but have detrimental consequences for those
with low self-esteem — they result in worse moods.
What are five benefits of optimism?
Here are 10 reasons, which show why improving our optimism is a
good idea:
 Optimists feel healthier. ...
 Optimists are healthier. ...
 Optimists live longer. ...
 Optimists are better at fighting illness. ...
 Optimists experience less stress. ...
 Optimists form better relationships. ...
 Optimists enjoy working more.
Is optimistic a personality?
Optimism can be defined as a stable personality trait related
to positive expectations regarding future events. Optimists
are people who expect that good things will happen to them,
while pessimists expect bad things to happen

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