If I poured you half a glass of water, would you say it's half full or half empty? If you're inclined to say empty, you might want to look again because studies have shown optimism can promote ...

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”—Winston Churchill Optimism can be defined as “the extent to which people hold generalized ...

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Being optimistic, on the other hand, makes success more likely. Simply being optimistic makes it more likely: that someone will do well on a job interview, that someone will come across as more ...

Studies have shown optimism promotes longevity, can lead to higher career success and even reduce risk of chronic disease. Life Kit offers tips on how to be more optimistic. If I poured you half a ...