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How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you're optimistic or pessimistic. ... In fact, some studies show that these personality traits — optimism and pessimism — can affect many areas of your health and well-being.
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The Benefits of Optimism ... Researchers like Martin Seligman have been studying optimists and pessimists for years, and they have found that an optimistic world view carries certain advantages.
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But the positive effects of being optimistic - fighting depression, aiding in professional, academic and sports achievement, and boosting mental and physical health - outweigh the benefits of being a career pessimist.
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Scheier, M. F., & Carver, C. S. (1993). On the power of positive thinking: The benefits of being optimistic. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 2, 26-39. ... Scheier, M. F., & Carver, C. S. (1993). On the power of positive thinking: The benefits of being optimistic. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 2,
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The first issue involves the question whether the impact of optimism on adjustment is disease-specific, that is whether patients who are confronted with extreme levels of uncontrollability ... The relative benefits of being optimistic: Optimism as a coping resource in multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease...
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The benefits of optimism cannot be overstated, even by an optimist. Not only can optimism make you more successful, it can make you healthier. For example, a new study indicates that ... I can't believe I have only five cars." An optimistic military hero would say, ... Of course, being overoptimistic can be disastrous.
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www.melvindurai.com/optimism.htm
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Tips from Jon Gordon on being positive. ... It’s the way to live. In this spirit here are 11 benefits of being positive. ... 3. Positive, optimistic sales people sell more than pessimistic sales people. (Martin Seligman)
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This is in addition to people laughing at you, naturally, and being made fun of — Internet style — is about the same as having a whale fall on you. Love hurts. ... However, I’m not very optimistic and I think this is just the beginning. The Intenet is getting more and more global and wide-spread and nowadays free...
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www.devlounge.net/articles/the-benefits-of-being-unique
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The key to being an optimist is recognizing the benefits and possibilities of any situation, and understanding that it could always be worse. If all else fails, think of how life could be worse, and flip the thought process to recognize what you do have. ... Use quotes to remind yourself how to be optimistic. Maybe if during...
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www.wikihow.com/Be-Optimistic
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