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]]> By: Olivier http://matchallenge.com/2010/05/05/optimism-is-overrated/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Olivier Thu, 06 May 2010 08:17:45 +0000 http://matchallenge.com/?p=353#comment-172 Optimism sure is a good thing when well balanced with realism (no, I won't get you started on this). It may not always be realistic to expect the very best outcome to a situation, but the optimistic will focus on the outcome's good sides and, more importantly, what he can do about it. Being optimistic is proven to improve one's health. It makes me think of this old proverb that says: "A heart that is joyful does good as a curer, but a spirit that is stricken makes the bones dry."<br><br>Here are a few advices I've found in an article on optimism for being more optimistic when it may be harder:<br>▪ When you find yourself thinking that you won’t enjoy something or you won’t succeed in some project, reject the thought. Focus on the positive.<br>▪ Try to enjoy your work. Regardless of your job, look for aspects that you find satisfying.<br>▪ Look for friends who view life positively.<br>▪ Deal with the situations that you can control; try to accept those you cannot.<br>▪ Every day, write down three good things that happened to you. Optimism sure is a good thing when well balanced with realism (no, I won't get you started on this). It may not always be realistic to expect the very best outcome to a situation, but the optimistic will focus on the outcome's good sides and, more importantly, what he can do about it. Being optimistic is proven to improve one's health. It makes me think of this old proverb that says: “A heart that is joyful does good as a curer, but a spirit that is stricken makes the bones dry.”

Here are a few advices I've found in an article on optimism for being more optimistic when it may be harder:
▪ When you find yourself thinking that you won’t enjoy something or you won’t succeed in some project, reject the thought. Focus on the positive.
▪ Try to enjoy your work. Regardless of your job, look for aspects that you find satisfying.
▪ Look for friends who view life positively.
▪ Deal with the situations that you can control; try to accept those you cannot.
▪ Every day, write down three good things that happened to you.

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