They also look at negative events as temporary and atypical. optimistic thinking can aid in coping with stress, in becoming more resilient, in being more courageous, and in addition it is playing a significant role in improving one´s health and well-being.Īccording to Martin Seligmann people with a so-called optimistic explanatory style tend to give themselves credit when good things happen and typically blame outside forces for bad outcomes. The other is as though everything is a miracle (Albert Einstein). There are only two ways to live your life. The word 'Optimism“ is originally derived from the Latin optimum, meaning 'best.' Being optimistic, in the typical sense of the word, ultimately means one expects the best possible outcome from any given situation. As you´ll find out below this has certain advantages. before and during very complicated negotiations with many unknown and unfavorable variables) from time to time I might apply a more conservative style. However, in particularly challenging situations (e.g. Meaning that in general and for most situations I am a (very) positive, i.e. Personally, I favor a third way which I call Being A Realistic Optimist.

And the related assessment if in consequence someone has an optimistic or a pessimistic outlook on life.Ī pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty (Winston Churchill). We all know the common idiom about the glass being considered as either half-full or half-empty.

Realistic optimism