OPTIMISM: Your Secret To Success!

Are You A Born Optimist?

​“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty “ Winston Churchill

An optimist, when faced with a problem, looks for the upside and immediately begins finding ways to solve it or turn the situation around.

A pessimist, on the other hand, may throw up their hands and declare,
“That’s it; it’s all over. I can’t handle this anymore.”

​ They might also distance themselves from the problem, pretending it doesn’t matter. But this is simply denial—and it never works.

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According to the world's foremost expert on optimism, Dr. Martin Seligman, everyone is born optimistic. And yet, 95% of grownups are pessimists, not optimists.

What goes wrong?

 
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​Some people see the glass as half empty, while others see it as half full. But is it really that simple?

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Is it possible to be a bit of both?

In my experience, most people find themselves feeling optimistic at times and pessimistic at others.
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Interestingly, research shows that situations often turn out according to how we feel about them. When someone approaches a situation with optimism and genuinely believes things will go well, they often do.

​The same is true of the reverse. When someone feels like something will go badly, it tends to do just that.

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A clear sign of a pessimist in a stressful situation is a simple phrase: “I can’t.” This response reflects a sense of helplessness and powerlessness.
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In contrast, the optimist says, “I won’t.” This response indicates a conscious choice rather than a reaction, showing empowerment and control.

​An optimist chooses to think positively, focusing on what they truly want rather than what could go wrong.

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Think about the following statements:

- Optimists achieve their goals because they never give up
- Optimists attract Success naturally
- Optimists are happier, healthier and more energetic than pessimists
- Optimists are easier to be around, inspiring people around to be positive
- Optimists live longer and suffer from fewer and less severe diseases
- Besides the above, optimists lead higher quality of life.

These are all probably true just by the fact that optimists’ positive thinking makes challenging situations “not that bad” after all.

Now true optimism is not sitting back, thinking positive thoughts, and hoping everything will turn out all right.
 
It’s how you see the world, positively rather than negatively. You face each situation, each problem, and each occasion with a positive attitude; and you always look forward to the “benefits” you will derive from it. You have a choice.

​“Change your thoughts and change your world,” said Norman Vincent Peale.

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From my experience, your attitude is ultimately a conscious choice. When you choose pessimism, you’re choosing to focus on the downside of every situation, judge others unfairly, and potentially live in a state of unhappiness. What an oppressive existence that can create!
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On the other hand, if you choose optimism, you empower yourself to see the positive side of each challenge, recognize the good in others, and inspire those around you to see the brighter side of life too.

Taking action to improve your life allows you to live happily alongside friends and family who truly care about you, attracting all that is good into your world.​

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Choosing to be more optimistic and positive doesn’t mean you won’t encounter difficult times, trauma, loss, or challenges.

What it does mean is that you’ll build greater strength and resilience to help you through those tough moments.
​You’ll bounce back faster, make better choices, and avoid simply letting life wash over you. Instead, you’ll learn to be proactive rather than reactive.

​If you’re not naturally optimistic or positive, don’t worry—you can learn to use your thoughts to shift your attitude and emotions. It may not be easy, but it is possible.

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Some days will be challenging, but you can do it. Boosting your optimism is one of the most impactful steps you can take to improve your life.
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It doesn’t happen automatically—it takes effort, deliberate action, and conscious awareness of your thoughts and feelings. With practice, you can act on that awareness to create lasting change.

Each time you catch yourself thinking a negative thought, pause and shift your focus to find a positive aspect in the situation.​​

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Do this each time and build on it. It will become a habit to be positive and upbeat about your life.

Here’s one starting point:

Practice both ‘positive thinking’ and ‘positive feeling.’ Give yourself permission to embrace new thoughts and welcome new feelings.
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Allow yourself to feel optimistic about attracting the wealth you desire, whether it’s for that new car or dream home. Productive action will help move you toward those goals—and you’ll get there.

So, I would say to you:

Be optimistic!

Expect the best from life!
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Think and act with optimism.

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Wishing you a Sunny Life!
Kathleen
 
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