Published: June 21, 2021, 11 a.m.
"People who are optimistic are more committed to their goals, are more successful in achieving their goals, are more satisfied with their lives, and have better mental and physical health when compared to more pessimistic people," says Suzanne Segerstrom, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky.
Benefits of being Optimistic
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Optimists are healthier
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Optimists don't sweat the small stuff
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Optimists have more job offers
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Optimists are better at bouncing back