3 Ways To Check Your Outlook On Life, By Lisa Firetone

In the words of Winston Churchill, "The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." When we are optimistic that we can get a job done, or that we can find a cure for a disease, we are more motivated, and we work harder. A scientist who is pessimistic that they will never find a cure for a specific disease will have a mental mind block against finding a cure for a disease, making it considerably harder for them to find a cure. However, a scientist who is optimistic about finding a cure for a disease will be motivated and more focused on their dedication to discovering a cure for a disease such as cancer. When you are optimistic, you are more motivated, and when you are motivated, you are more productive, consequently making optimism a particularly important priority in everyday

Some of the lifestyle habits that I have developed over the past few years to improve my health are maintaining a healthy diet, organizing my living and workspace, exercising at least five days per week, setting goals that assist me on the right path, reading nearly on a daily basis, to socialize with people that create a positive influence on my lifestyle, play music for a brief amount of time in times of stress, contribute to helping communities in need, avoiding excessive entertainment, positive self talk and belief development, daily meditation, getting healthy amount of rest, provide myself with a source of motivation on a daily basis, and having a personal mentor. Furthermore, all of the lifestyle habits that I have stated in this summary are habits that I attempt follow on a daily basis to protect my physical and mental health. This helps me avoid the risk of developing any of the physical and mental diseases and disorders that run within my family

One fundamental concept core to my mentor’s approach to life is to maintain a positive outlook. She describes the adverse effects she has seen in those around her when they have allowed themselves to become entrapped in feelings of pessimism and negativity and recognizes the toll it

Notwithstanding the numerous advantages of pessimism, proven by studies, society continues to condemn it. This is particularly due to the fact that optimism is viewed as more superior, compared to pessimism. Author, Jon Gordon, reports, “‘Whether we feed ourselves each day with negative fuel or positive fuel … our optimism has a big impact on our day’” (Gordon). Gordon conveys the fact that, ultimately, optimism determines success, not pessimism. Additionally, Adam Sinicki, a psychology graduate, comments that remaining optimistic during strenuous times will help alleviate the situation because an individual is believing that matters will only mend (Sinicki). While there may be research to support these claims, the truth is, they fail to shed

For many, pessimism is not ideal, and optimism is their route of choice, as it develops through the arising

Nevertheless, the enhancing of the wellbeing is a question that begged for research. So, Scheier and colleagues focused on various aspects of situations in their research and measured the level of optimism derived from these situations. It turned out that positivity enhances wellbeing due to high embracement of optimism. The article supports the articulation that there is power to positive thinking although it is not that simple and direct. All, believing in the good that future holds is crucial in relating to the many aspects of life.

There are times in this world when rolling out of bed and putting on a brave face is the only thing that seems sensible enough to get you through the day. You slurp down your morning cup of coffee, glare at yourself in the mirror, and wonder what’s the point of it all? Why am I living my life half exhausted wandering from place to place doing what I’m told when I’m told to make myself a living? This is exactly how a pessimist often thinks;, they tend to see only the worst in a scenario or believe that only the lowest possible situation will happen. I have chosen not to live my life like that, I have chosen to not only try to lead each day with a positive mind and a healthy attitude, but I have also decided to spread optimism to others by the simple gestures such as a smile. I will admit that at times being an optimistic person isn’t always easy because

Vicki Lyashenko’s article of Three Secrets of a Long Life From my 100-year-old Grandfather, is about a grandaugther asking her grandfather what is the secret to a long life. A few months ago her grandfather told her that the secret to a long life is be thankful for everything, be happy, and keep a positive outlook on life. The article says, “Life isn't always a walk in the park, you cannot control many things that happen to you, but you can control your outlook. Everything that happens, happens for a reason, trust that” (Lyashenko). Lyashenko has decided to take your grandfather’s advice. Life will have its ups and downs and there will be times when we can’t control what is happeneing. But if you keep a positive outlook, life will be a

In “On The Sufferings of the World,” Arthur Schopenhauer has a pessimistic outlook on life. He believes that suffering is a part of life and that without suffering, the world would be an even more miserable place. As many people may assume, life gets better as you grow older. Schopenhauer however disagrees with this statement and claims that life continually deteriorates. Before reading this piece I strongly believed that I was an optimist. I always like to see the bright side of situations but, Schopenhauer really gave me a different outlook on life, a pessimistic view, and I surprisingly agreed with many of his ideas. Although this is true, at the end of the reading, I disagreed with more ideas than not. Therefore, I do not think that Schopenhauer’s account on life is a good proposal to live by because not everyone is continuously miserable in their life and it is perfectly reasonable to have a positive outlook on life.

Generally, modern society reinforces negative perceptions of the process of aging, and it is often portrayed in society as being a lonely and depressing experience. These perceptions are important because elderly individuals that have a positive outlook on aging have been linked to better health and psychological well-being. This study explores the impact of negative and positive perceptions of aging, held by society, and how they influence aging individuals.

Personal changes are a large factor in maintaining chronic diseases, but started early enough in life it can also prevent them. According to Carol Marak at the Huffington Post there is approximately 39% of people who will reach 80 years or more without the need of a long-term care facility (7 ways, 2015). In her article, “7 Wats to Avoid 7 Common Chronic Diseases,” Carol Marak talks about personal preventions and how to make the positive changes at home. The 7 ways are no junk food, exercise, increase brain health, preserve bone health, stress management, health diet of low sodium and high fiber, and avoiding chemical contact. Each of these ways doesn’t just effect the health of the body in one way,

I do believe that older adults see the positive aspects of life because they do not have much time left on this earth. So, I believe that older adults are happy because they accept the rationale that being negative takes away from them being in that moment which they probably would not get back. In their minds seeing the positive in life is more beneficial to them. As people become older, one’s perspective on life changes and there is no time for worrying about things that are not of one’s control. Instead, let us appreciate the little things in life and have a positive outlook on

When it comes to health, everyone has ups and downs. Some don’t have any concerns about their lifestyle, while others take health to a whole new level. It is wise to line out our own lives to assure that we are taking health precautions.

Aging comes naturally and people should not be frighten be it. As it turns out the fear of this process is enough to speed it up. The negative attitude is a very powerful factor in this process and has a great effect on the physical aspect of aging. It is enough to put people into deep depression or lose their confidence with many other things like good posture. On the other hand maintaining a positive thinking can really slow the process down. In fact it can do miracles, regular exercises and healthy diet can bring new life. Often people feel threatened by aging and put a hold on their lives, while they should be constantly evolving as they go through life. With positive thinking, it is all possible. This paper will show that despite

Optimistic and pessimistic attitudes constantly affect the outcome of people's lives. In my life, I try to keep an optimistic attitude about the things I do because I know it will help lead me to more desirable ends. There have been many situations in which optimism has helped me through difficult times. Two areas in particular have provided me optimistic experiences: athletics