Enjoy Life: Change Your Perspective

"Two men look through the same stick. One sees mud, the other sees stars." - Frederick Langbridge, Quiet Thoughts Collective

If you choose "Next time to participate" If you won second place in an essay contest, would you jump for joy and strive for better results, or would you be disappointed and find excuses to never enter again?

Life is always about decisions. You can choose a pessimistic outlook and lead a self-destructive life, or you can choose an optimistic path and live a challenging and fulfilling life.

So why cultivate an optimist's perspective? And why now?

Well, optimism is associated with positive mood and good morale. Academic, athletic, military, professional, and political success. Popular. Health, even longevity, and freedom from trauma.

Meanwhile, rates of depression and pessimism are higher than ever. It affects not only young people but also middle-aged and older people. The average age of onset increased from 30 years to 15 years. It is no longer a disorder of middle-aged housewives, but also a disorder of teenagers.

Here's a look at the actions and research that prove why being an optimist is really beneficial:

Optimists hope for the best

The defining characteristic of pessimists is: A tendency to believe that bad events will occur over a long period of time. Everything they do is their own fault.

The truth is that optimists face similar difficulties in this world. What's different is how they explain their misfortune - it's the opposite. They tend to believe that defeat is only a temporary setback, the cause of which is limited to this one instance.

Optimists tend to make plans that focus on the "problem" at hand. They use "positive reinterpretation." In other words, they are most likely to reinterpret negative experiences in ways that help them learn and grow. Such a person is not impressed by a bad situation, finds it difficult and tries harder.

They don't say, ``Things will never get better,'' ``If you fail once, it will happen again,'' or ``If you experience unhappiness in one part of your life, it will happen throughout your life.''
Optimists' positive expectations also predict better reactions to transitions to new environments, sudden tragedies, and unexpected events. Even if they fall, they will rise. I see opportunities, not obstacles.

People respond positively to optimists

Optimists are proactive and less dependent on others for their happiness. They don't feel the need to control or manipulate people. They usually attract people. Their optimistic worldview can be contagious and influence those they are with.

Optimism appears to be a socially desirable trait in any community. Those who share optimism are generally accepted, while those who spread depression, panic, and hysteria are treated negatively.

In life these people often win elections. The most likable person will be voted on and asked for advice.

When the going gets tough, the optimist gets tougher.

Optimists generally feel better subjectively during stressful times than non-optimists. In contrast, pessimists tend to deny the existence of stressful events or avoid confronting them. Pessimists are more likely to abandon efforts when difficulties arise.

They put up with it. They don't give up easily and are known for their perseverance. You are one step closer to that goal or that elusive dream.

Optimists are healthier and live longer

Medical research shows that simple enjoyment and a positive attitude can lead to a measurable increase in the body's ability to fight disease.

Optimists are in unusually good health. They age gracefully and are far more immune than most people to the physical ailments common in midlife. And they can survive even people who are prone to negative thoughts.

So start becoming an optimist today and think positively about a more fulfilling life.

Why not look forward to success in all your endeavors? Why not be resilient? Just like everyone else, you may hit lows from time to time, but don't stay there. Increase your chances of getting out of the mud and back on track. And why not encourage others to take off their dark glasses and look at the positive side of life?