Article Summary: How To Be More Optimistic
Paraphrased summary of a NY Times article - How To Be More Optimistic
Optimism depends on genes and socioeconomic status.
Optimism can be learned.
* Visualize your best possible self in domains such as family, career, romance or health once a week, for six to eight minutes, for one or two months.
* Accept the inevitability of disappointment and anticipate positive things anyway
* Argue against yourself as soon as you recognize the voice making negative remarks that can start a pessimism spiral.Turning this type of self-argument into a habit requires a little practice.
* Put things in perspective by intentionally counteracting your extremely negative predictions with extremely positive ones. This will enable you to find the middle of the road
Optimism depends on genes and socioeconomic status.
Optimism can be learned.
* Visualize your best possible self in domains such as family, career, romance or health once a week, for six to eight minutes, for one or two months.
* Argue against yourself as soon as you recognize the voice making negative remarks that can start a pessimism spiral.Turning this type of self-argument into a habit requires a little practice.
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