Fast Company

Hope is not the same as optimism, research shows

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want ...
Psychology Today

4 Tips to Be More Optimistic

“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 ...
Yahoo

Hope is not the same as optimism, a psychologist explains − just look at MLK’s example

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks after being released from prison for leading a boycott. Donald Uhrbrock/The Chronicle ...
Fast Company

‘Hope’ is stronger than ‘optimism,’ says this psychologist. MLK is a prime example

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want ...
Rolling Out

How to embrace learned optimism for lasting happiness

The concept of learned optimism has emerged as a groundbreaking approach to psychological well-being, reshaping the way we understand and cultivate positive mental states. This evolving field of ...
Psychology Today

The Optimism Challenge Conclusion

Thanks to everyone who participated in this 90-day journey of purposeful optimism. Reflecting on this period to see what has come out of this journey. Optimism, to me, does not mean looking at the ...
Forbes

Optimism Is A Natural Anti-Anxiety Med. Here’s How It Works.

Choosing hope and optimism is the key to unlocking the power to overcome constraints and thrive in a challenging world. Earlier this year, I marched with my kids and husband in Brooklyn’s Gay Pride ...

Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivity

Positive psychology interventions such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and optimism training can consistently improve ...
UMass Lowell

A Healthy Dose of Optimism May Be Just What the Doctor Ordered

While working as a nurse in the neuroscience unit at the Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, Yun-Ju Lai noticed a pattern among certain patients. “I observed that an optimistic mindset ...
Inc

Want to Be More Successful? Psychology Says You Should Stop Trying to Be Optimistic and Be Hopeful Instead

It’s not because grouchiness or fatalism is better than positivity. It’s because research actually makes a distinction between different kinds of positivity. Hope is not the same thing as optimism, ...
AOL

Bill Gates’ secret to success is optimism, says psychology expert—but don’t confuse that with blind optimism

Microsoft’s founder Bill Gates has long been the poster boy for success because the billionaire tech entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist got to where he is today based on his brilliant mind. But, ...