Some people are just naturally more optimistic, it's like they have a happy filter on everything. Imagine you're playing with blocks, and one falls over: some kids say 'Oh no!' but others say 'That was fun!' That kind of thinking can stay with them forever, helping them see the good in things even when things go wrong.
Examples
- A child who drops their ice cream cone says 'It was getting too hot anyway!'
- A person who loses their job thinks 'This is just a temporary setback!'
- A student who fails a test says 'I'll study harder next time!'
See also
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do We Dream in Color?
- Why Do People Tell Jokes?
- What Makes Some People Brave?
- Why Do We Feel Nervous Before a Big Event?
Discussion
Comments (0)
Categories: Psychology · optimism· personality· mental health · Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.