During the Civil War unit‚ we discussed many different types of authors. Some were cynical and pessimistic‚ while others were very optimistic‚ almost to the point of Transcendentalist. Three Civil War era writers that varied from pessimism to optimism included Ambrose Bierce‚ Mark Twain‚ and Walt Whitman. Ambrose Bierce‚ also known as “Bitter Bierce‚” was a writer in the 1800’s that wrote about war and the tragedy that comes along with it. Being a realist‚ Bierce wanted to reveal the horrors of
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------------------------------------------------- Optimism Optimism is a mental attitude or world view that interprets situations and events as being best (optimized)‚ meaning that in some way for factors that may not be fully comprehended‚ the present moment is in an optimum state. The concept is typically extended to include the attitude of hope for future conditions unfolding as optimal as well. The more broad concept of optimism is the understanding that all of nature‚ past‚ present and future
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Optimism June Oliver‚ CMA GE – 102 August 09‚ 2013 Dr. Mauk Optimism Many people don’t know what it means to be optimistic‚ and the benefits of it. Optimism is the tendency to expect and see the best in all things. There are many benefits of optimism and as you read on‚ you will find valuable and very knowledge- based information. Although it may seem hard to believe‚ being optimistic has its own challenges as well. I am a very optimistic person because I can see
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We can choose to look at things the negative way and always see the dark side of situations‚ or can choose to be positive and live a happy and fulfilling life. Why is it so important to live a positive life? Because it’s much more fulfilling. Optimism goes hand in hand with positive mood and good morale. It is also linked to athletic and academic success- to success in career and politics‚ to better health and longer life and positive individuals are much more attractive to people than negative
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OPTIMISM – A TOOL TO FIGHT DESPAIR “IF WINTER COMES ‚CAN SPRING BE FAR BEHIND” This is the famous maxim by P.B Shelly has a deep meaning underlying it. As we observe a silver lining around a cloud ‚ in the same manner all our misfortunes leave behind a ray of hope. Therefore ‚ the maxim seems to convey the great message that one should not be cowed down or brow beaten by the misfortunes or adversities. The dark difficult days of sufferings will not last forever‚ soon the bright days will bring
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Optimism and Health There is much to be said about how optimism impacts our physical and psychological health. People who are optimistic are more likely to persevere in the face of diversity because they foresee a positive outcome. Ultimately our psychological self has a huge impact on our physical self. If we are going into a situation with a pessimistic attitude we will most likely be stressed‚ which could lead to high blood pressure and anxiety. This will in turn impact our psychological self
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Optimism and Health Paper Axia University/University of Phoenix Cultural Diversity PSY 220 Julie Delich November 6‚ 2010 Optimistic people are said to “anticipate the best possible outcome (Merriam-Webster‚ 2009).” This statement portrays how optimistic people approach life. Many studies have been conducted to determine whether optimism can actually lead to better physical and psychological well-being. Essentially‚ optimists are said to see the glass as half-full instead of half-empty
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strong pessimism throughout the text‚ it is not without a brighter side. Thus‚ pessimism could not be at fault for the publishers lack of interest in the text as there are other grounds for their judgment. The Oxford English dictionary defines pessimism as:1.lack of hope or confidence in the future. 2.a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good. So is Lord of the Flies a totally pessimistic novel? Well judging by the definition of pessimism‚ this
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Individual Optimism and Health John Smith Psy 220 March 23‚ 2011 Risa Hobson Optimists take proactive steps to protect their physical and mental health as well as focusing on goals that benefit their socioeconomic standing. "The trait of optimism may provide cognitive‚ coping‚ and contextual resources that promote better mental health" (Carver‚ et al.‚ 2010. p. 880 pp. 2). Optimism is a behavioral trait that describes people who look for the positive in a situation
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once voiced “I believe any success in life is made by going into an area with a blind‚ furious optimism.” Any kind of success in this life is unattainable without optimism. Optimism should‚ without a doubt‚ be a priority. Optimism is the only thing that kept our students learning‚ our doctors healing‚ and our troops fighting‚ all these in hopes of a better future. Optimism is another word for faith. Optimism is just faith that things will get better no matter how bad the circumstances are. We are supposed
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