What is optimism?
It is describe as “a hopeful view or disposition; a tendency to expect a favorable outcome”. When an optimist suffers a set back, he does not see the defeat as a permanent one. He knows that he can not change the past but can only shaped the future. This does not mean that he denies reality. Not, at all. He realizes that dwelling on negative thought or dwelling on his past mistake can only worsen his situation. A pessimistic person on the other hand, often blames himself for adversity. He assumes that misfortune is permanent and that it comes from his own stupidity, incompetence, or poor image. As a result he becomes extremely critical; he is cynical and resigns himself to failures. Does optimism have any effect on our well being? How does it affect our health? This is well-illustrated in the report below. In a thirty-year study, of eight hundred patients by the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A., scientists found out that optimists had better health and lived significantly long
