If you’ve ever heard the cliché phrases, “the glass is half full” or “the glass is half empty” used to demonstrate a positive or negative mindset, then you already have a good sense of the difference ...

A lot of us are fickle friends to our optimism. It's easy to relish the brighter side of things when everything is going your way. But on those other days — your car broke down, your kid is sick ...

BERLIN — Most of us are obviously rather pessimistic. But if we could choose, we'd prefer to be optimistic. Evidence for this can be found in the numerous self-help books that aim to teach readers how ...

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“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 ...

Medical professionals aren’t exactly sure why an optimistic outcome leads to greater longevity. But when it comes to greater business success, research provides some clues. In a fascinating study, a ...

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 ...