Overcome Obstacles

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

Each and every individual faces obstacles and limitations unique to their own circumstances, and the way that those obstacles are met and overcome ultimately determine the fulfillment and happiness that person is able to acquire. Perhaps one of the most influential but commonly looked over influences on one’s development is the attitude of others, in addition to one’s own attitude. While a kind, strong, responsible, driven attitude can empower one to lead a fulfilling life, the positivity of others is equally as effective. Whether it be despite perseverance and optimism of the individual or in junction with the two, the attitudes of others’ have the ability to influence one’s life in significant ways. The

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

Time goes by fast when things are getting done. Experiences are etched into people’s minds when they share moments of love or hatred. Martin Luther King Jr. once said in a speech “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” Through any measure of suffering and pain, people who pledge themselves to be stronger than before are able to defeat a failure mindset.  The books Push by Sapphire and The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg both demonstrate that the single indicator of human growth is to advance and push one’s limit by changing a habit or becoming motivated through

Managing uncertainty of life can be quite a challenge if it is being approached incorrectly. When life throws you unexpected curveballs it can knock you off your feet and have you feeling disoriented. To remain balanced, human beings need to push through the obstacles and flip the situation to their own advantage in a positive way. In order to be able to handle various complications during life human beings must practice accepting the reality of problems, learn to look at life in a positive aspect by searching for light in darkness and being optimistic that things won’t always be affecting you negatively. Take everyday as a blessing because often hardships shape who you are today/ learn from them. Don’t take life for granted because

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

Life is challenging; it has ups and downs and curveballs. Sometimes we get tired of working when nothing seems to get better. When faced with a challenge, we have one option: go for it. We can’t control whether we will succeed, but we definitely won’t make it if we don’t try or if we quit. Many people don’t have the grit to keep trying in the face of failure.

Every morning when people wake up, they face a new day filled with the challenges of life. These challenges come in many forms. Many of the challenges people face can be solved and overcome; however, others may be difficult or even impossible to solve. As people endure the challenges they cannot solve, it is important to remember that a positive attitude will help anyone successfully endure challenges they face in life. Research has confirmed and the book The Diary of Anne Frank and the speech “Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat” by Winston Churchill are proof that the best way to respond to conflict is to maintain a positive attitude and focus on the task at hand.

Looking at the bright side and noticing what is right as opposed to what is wrong is not normal for most people. It is commonly thought that being optimistic is not being realistic and even though that is true for some people, there are ways to be optimistic in a healthy manner that can help one see life’s challenges realistically even when times get tough. Being optimistic is a skill that takes effort and thought but spending the time to work on cultivating optimism can be life changing. Cultivating optimism is one of the happiness enhancing strategies that has been shown to increase happiness levels and positive thoughts about the future, which is the concept which I experimented with when I conducted the Best Possible Selves activity.

My chosen empirical articles, relevant course material, as well as personal experience have all produced evidence which supported the idea that practicing dispositional optimism would benefit me. I indeed have improved the way in which I attain a goal that I want to achieve. I plan to further establish this mindset while continually striving toward and improving how I realize my goals. Sustaining this optimistic mindset might be a difficult task; I expect to reap a constructive outcome

Optimism is perhaps the most important quality that a person can possess, without optimism there would be no reason to work for a better life or point in fighting against evil and oppression. In times of adversity it is hope and optimism that leads people to see the light and the end of the tunnel and guides them towards better times. A true optimist believes that the opportunity for growth lies in trials and tribulations. Winston Churchill — Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War two who led the country during some of its darkest hours — captures this idea perfectly when he said “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist see the opportunity in every difficulty (Churchill).” It is evident that throughout history

Leahy(2001) suggest that an “Individual who emphasized maximizing positives of gains viewed themselves as having current and future resources”(pg5). By positively conceptualizing their surrounding individuals are more motivated to commit to their own ideologies. Establishing optimism is important for it will assist with maintaining persistence despite opposition. Individuals can do this for they often direct their attention to positive aspects within experiences. This will ultimately furnish a mindset that will reduce the adverse effects associated with failure. While optimism can bring numerous aspects that can help perpetuate a greater ability of resilience, it poses a potential cause of irrational behavior.

Also an essential strategy for keeping a positive attitude, became the usage of positive language. I had decided that if I applied negative language to describe my concerns and frustrations, it would have a negative impact on my attitude. I did not incorporate positive language by coaching myself with cliché phrases such as “you can do it” or “you are almost done”. Instead, I found it critical to deviate from using words such as hard, impossible, and incapable. I reasoned that it seemed acceptable to admit that this journey would not be effortless. Nevertheless, it was crucial that I took a positive approach and applied words such as challenging, difficult, and complex. I interpret those words to suggest that I have hit a trying period, and with the right amount of effort and positive attitude, the task can still be completed.

When I was young, my mother believed in the power of optimism. She would repeat over and over again, "If you wake up claiming it will be an awful day, chances are it will be." I grew accustomed to the idea that my attitude determined who I was, and the potential of who I could be. This idea often skimmed my mind every morning, as I contemplated whether the glass was half empty or half full.

Being optimistic is the main principle for most people. We may often hear the statement about “be an optimist, not a pessimist!” shouted by people. Sometimes you do it for yourself too. When facing such a failure or problem, this will not only help to relieve your heart. Being optimistic will help someone to be healthy in physical and mental. An optimist will find the best way in any circumstance and hope for every good thing can come to him/her. You may have gone through thousands of hard times. However, if you are a born optimist then you will not care of anything destructing you.