There's a saying that when a glass is half filled, the optimist will describe it as half full whereas the pessimist will pronounce that it is half empty.
If you were the runner up in a contest,would you be proud you had managed to get so far - our would the fact that you didn't come first put you off from trying again next time? Every day of our lives is packed with choices,that's a fact you can't escape.
Your big choice that will have an effect on the rest of your life,is do youlive life as an optimist to live your life to the full,or do you take the pessimistic view that what will happen will happen and there's nothing you can do about it.
There's a good reason for taking the optimist's point of view.
Optimism has been linked to positive outlook and high morale; to success in areas such as academic,political,military,occupational and sports.
It's also been linked to longevity and a reduction in stress.
Optimists don't have any more luck than anyone else - they are confronted with just as many problems and as such are really no different from everybody else.
Where they do differ is in the manner that the deal with their misfortunes - often the exact opposite of what would be expected.
An optimist will regard any setback as temporary.
He will view the problem as something to learn from.
A difficult situation will not deter the optimist,he will simply see it as a challenge and take whatever action is needed to overcome it.
You won't hear an optimist say things such as "I tried once and failed - there's no point in having another go...
" The positive outlook of optimists also helps them during to changes to their normal life such as a sudden tragedy or unexpected events.
It they fall,they just brush themselves off and carry on.
They don't see problems - only opportunities.
People respond better towards those with a positive attitude.
Their view on life will often rub off onto others and can be a great influence.
Being an optimist is a desirable quality.
Those that display a positive outlook are easily accepted into society,whereas those that show a pessimistic are often treated less favourably.
At times of stress,optimists will generally maintain a state of well being.
Pessimists on the other hand will often react to stressful events by simply denying they exist or by taking actions to avoid dealing with the problem (such as quitting).
Studies have shown that an optimistic outlook can contribute towards an increase in the body's natural defences thereby assisting in the ability fight off or recover from illness.
Optimists are often healthier that their less optimistic counterparts,they also tend to age better and can be less prone to the normal physical illnesses of later life.
They may also live longer than those with a less positive outlook on life.
So become an optimist - if you already are - be more optimistic!Think positively to a more enjoyable life.
Look forward to success in everything you do, be resilient.
You will hit bad times - just as you have before and just as everybody else does - but don't dwell on them - push yourself forward and get back on track - and while you're at it why not help to inspire others? If you can see them improving themselves, it will heighten your own positive outlook.
If you were the runner up in a contest,would you be proud you had managed to get so far - our would the fact that you didn't come first put you off from trying again next time? Every day of our lives is packed with choices,that's a fact you can't escape.
Your big choice that will have an effect on the rest of your life,is do youlive life as an optimist to live your life to the full,or do you take the pessimistic view that what will happen will happen and there's nothing you can do about it.
There's a good reason for taking the optimist's point of view.
Optimism has been linked to positive outlook and high morale; to success in areas such as academic,political,military,occupational and sports.
It's also been linked to longevity and a reduction in stress.
Optimists don't have any more luck than anyone else - they are confronted with just as many problems and as such are really no different from everybody else.
Where they do differ is in the manner that the deal with their misfortunes - often the exact opposite of what would be expected.
An optimist will regard any setback as temporary.
He will view the problem as something to learn from.
A difficult situation will not deter the optimist,he will simply see it as a challenge and take whatever action is needed to overcome it.
You won't hear an optimist say things such as "I tried once and failed - there's no point in having another go...
" The positive outlook of optimists also helps them during to changes to their normal life such as a sudden tragedy or unexpected events.
It they fall,they just brush themselves off and carry on.
They don't see problems - only opportunities.
People respond better towards those with a positive attitude.
Their view on life will often rub off onto others and can be a great influence.
Being an optimist is a desirable quality.
Those that display a positive outlook are easily accepted into society,whereas those that show a pessimistic are often treated less favourably.
At times of stress,optimists will generally maintain a state of well being.
Pessimists on the other hand will often react to stressful events by simply denying they exist or by taking actions to avoid dealing with the problem (such as quitting).
Studies have shown that an optimistic outlook can contribute towards an increase in the body's natural defences thereby assisting in the ability fight off or recover from illness.
Optimists are often healthier that their less optimistic counterparts,they also tend to age better and can be less prone to the normal physical illnesses of later life.
They may also live longer than those with a less positive outlook on life.
So become an optimist - if you already are - be more optimistic!Think positively to a more enjoyable life.
Look forward to success in everything you do, be resilient.
You will hit bad times - just as you have before and just as everybody else does - but don't dwell on them - push yourself forward and get back on track - and while you're at it why not help to inspire others? If you can see them improving themselves, it will heighten your own positive outlook.