There are two kinds of leaders: One type is what I call the "rational optimist," who can see opportunities in difficult situations and respond appropriately when problems arise. I consider the other ...
Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist and an award-winning national medical contributor for major news outlets. She is a clinical assistant professor of Psychiatry at New York University ...
When you hear the word optimism, what comes to mind? Does it resonate as a tried-and-true life practice? Or perhaps it sounds too Pollyanna-ish for your taste? Optimism is essentially hopefulness ...
How balanced optimism can make a difference How to improve optimism if it’s low Why you should seek action — not perfection When one of the companies I worked at needed a website, my team put in about ...
Optimism seems like a straightforward characteristic—a simple spotlight on what’s good and future-focused—but it is actually quite a powerful attribute. From a longer life to better performance at ...
Optimism is among the most celebrated human qualities. Many studies have shown that optimists tend to fare better in life than their pessimistic friends—at least when it comes to physical and mental ...
After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life. Researchers have found that individuals with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and to achieve 'exceptional ...