Keller (1903) stated that “optimism is faith that leads to achievement. (p.63). Remaining positive is an aspect that most individuals try to do in their lives. Although some people aren’t as optimistic as others, having a small amount of optimism can be beneficial as well. Even though is not just one definition for optimism, there are some similarities depending on the characteristics of the individual. Definition Optimism is a mode of thinking that can more than likely be conceptualized on a
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. This is the definition of optimism according the the internet. This one word describes how we feel about our future in a happy, hopeful way. Most of us have optimism during certain parts of our life. Whether that is confidence about passing a test or achieving one of your goals. Different from optimistic, some people are pessimistic, or negative about their future. In contrast, they think that they aren’t going to
expectations for the future. To Sal, the novel is defined by youthful exuberance and unabashed optimism for the new experiences that he sets out to find. A deeper look into the novel, as well as a look at some of the critics who have written on it, reveals a much darker side, a more pessimistic and sad aspect that Sal simply fails to realize until the very close of the action. Whether Sal is hopped up on the optimism of jazz music, secure in his belief that he is off to find ‘IT,’ or just excited about the
Just as I always think of having an optimism positively, which make me feel pleasant and hope that I will be better in future, in the same way, people also have different hopes in life from their distinct perspectives. Unlike, predicting brings success in persons’ life; rather, it is an unclear terms that people have. Optimism actually derived from French word optimisme (1737) and from Modern Latin optimus “the best.” Optimism is also like expressing a hopefulness which a person belief that something
Without optimism, of course, the world would never be so colorful and different; there would be no inventions, masterpieces of art, or graceful architecture. With the disappearance of the outlook of positive beliefs and standards, finding the strength to push through to the bright side is as heavy as hundreds of bricks resting on
construct that the study is trying to measure is the optimism to life orientation. Optimistic and pessimistic life orientations can be defined as positive and negative perspectives that one would take in looking at life events, respectively. The other construct is the level of resilience defined by the extent to which one would persist in the face of failure. The independent variable (IV) which is the variable we are manipulating, is the optimism towards life orientation. The dependent variable (DV)
you, yourself, are the one who can take you out of your darkness. References Brodhagen, A., Wise, D. (2008). Optimism as a Mediator Between the Experience of Child Abuse, Other Traumatic Events, and Distress. Journal Of Family Violence, 23(6), 403-411 Brunk, L., Hirsch, J. K., LaLonde, S. M., Morris, A. P., and Wolford, K., 2007 (2007). Dispositional Optimism as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Negative Life Events and Suicide Ideation and Attempts. Cognitive Therapy &
Optimism is a state of mind in which an individual will tend to “expect the best possible outcome or dwell on the most hopeful aspects of a situation” (freedictionary.com). Over the past few decades, optimism has become more than just a state of mind; it has become its own empire, a power in itself. In Barbara Ehrenreich’s book, “Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America,” she expands on the notion that optimism, or positive thinking, has emerged as a
A Handful of Optimism Despite race, religion, sex, or age the world can be divided into two different groups. Those who see the glass as being half full and those who see the glass as being half empty. In other words, being either that of an optimist or a pessimist. Though a simple question, often times people find it difficult to answer. Just when one thinks they have decided that they are one or the other, they come across a song, poem, or an experience that makes them reevaluate the mind
Optimism could be considered a condition of the mind that makes one believe that the best things will always happen to them. A common idiom used to illustrate optimism versus pessimism is a glass with water at the halfway point, where the optimist is said to see the glass as half full, but the pessimist sees the glass as half empty. Optimists tend to see adversity as temporary; more specifically they view the obstacle as limited to the situation and not generalized. 1) How does the personality trait
Optimism: The Art of Masking Imagine being late, your car stops, and you are missing important things that you will need for work in less than twenty minutes. Everyone has had those unlucky moments that usually continues to get even worse. In most cases, this one bad day could lead to many other bad situations and causes a lot of people to become unhappy or angry at everyone. These people lack what is called optimism. Optimism is hopefulness or confidence for a successful outcome of something. What
You must decide if you are a glass half-full or glass half empty type of person. As Abraham Lincoln stated, “Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” But how does someone approach even the toughest situations with a glass half full attitude and are there truly benefits to being happy? Proven by researchers in Great Britain by a study that was published in the Journal of Social Psychology, the researchers provided proof that people who perform daily acts of kindness feel more personal
Exercise 1 Optimism refers to how an individual interprets and explains life’s events. If a situation turns out to be negative, the optimistic individual relates the outcome to external, unstable, out of one’s control and does not take it personally (Rana & Chadha, 2017). When outcomes are positive in nature, the optimistic individual believes it will occur again in the future relating the success to the individual’s attributions (Rana & Chadha, 2017). Whereas, the pessimistic person views a negative
Candide- A Contrast to Optimism Francis Marie Arouet de Voltaire was the French author of the novella Candide, also known as “Optimism”(Durant and Durant 724). Many of Voltaire’s works were popular in Europe during his time, yet it is his satire, Candide, which is still studied today. In Candide, Voltaire sought to point out the fallacy of Gottfried William von Leibniz’s philosophy by criticizing worldly superiority, the theory of optimism, and the brutality of war. Leibniz theorized that God
people in my life that demonstrate optimism and I work to follow in this type of lifestyle. In my writing, the way I was able to apply examples from my life to show what optimism means proved to be my most prominent strength. I utilized a wide variety of examples that helped me connect to all audiences. Through the example of my aunt and my boss, I am able to display how optimism overcomes adversity and how it bolsters success. I successfully proved that optimism stands for much more than its simple
Voltaire’s Candide: Reflections on Philosophies from the Enlightenment The Enlightenment was considered an era of faith in the human power of reason, where many philosophers contributed to move the public toward an improved social structure. Voltaire, though a key piece in the Enlightenment, was not afraid of exposing the impractical theories of the philosophers of his time. Based on the contrasting ideologies in Candide, Voltaire suggests that one must have personal life experiences that promote
In Voltaire’s Candide, the topic of optimism is prevalent throughout the novel. The reader is able to see within the novel Voltaire’s opinion on optimism and how he therefore satirizes it to reflect his outlook. Satire, defined as the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices (Oxford dictionaries), is shown though Voltaire’s use of the idea of optimism and how that thus reflects his feeling towards it being expressed in his time. Pangloss is
What is optimism and what does it mean to be optimistic? Optimism comes from the Latin word “optimus” meaning “best” and is defined as “an tendency to anticipate the best possible outcome.” Hardships are inevitable, but the way one decides to handle the situation determines the person they are. Imagine waking up knowing you may lose your mother or that your sibling is no longer alive. These realities can come true in a blink of an eye; and choosing to be happy is a choice only you can make. People
philosophies of the time: Pangloss the proponent of Optimism and Martin the proponent of Pessimism. Each of the two travelers is never together with Candide, until the end, but both entice him to picture the world in one of their two philosophies. Throughout the story there is an apparent ebb and flow from Candide on how to think of the world. By the end of his journey, Candide will be presented with evidence to lead to his agreement of either Optimism or Pessimism. But I submit, Candide does not become
(Massey). Optimism is generally seen as healthy, while pessimism is generally seen as dangerous. The difference between optimism and pessimism is a difference in perspective and mindset. An optimist has a positive perspective, while a pessimist has a negative one. An optimist has a cheerful mindset, while a pessimist has a gloomy one. There are consequences to both perspectives. The difference in consequences, according to William James, is that, “Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.”