We have a natural tendency to focus more on the negatives than the positives, the so-called negativity bias, and with that, the bad side stands out (and weighs more). This is biological and our brains are "hardwired" to look for bad things and focus on them.
The remedy for this is optimism, which is a way of looking at the world that allows the optimist to see himself as at least partially responsible when life is going well. Optimists have healthier prospects and tend to live longer than pessimistic people. They are less susceptible to the negative effects of illness, fatigue, depression, tend to have better pain control, better immune and cardiovascular function, better physical functioning, and are able to mitigate the negative effects of physical illness and disease. they are associated with better overall health. . Optimists tend to look for meaning in adversity, which can make them more resilient.
Optimistic people tend to view the causes of failure or negative experiences as temporary rather than permanent, specific rather than global, and external rather than internal. Because of this perspective, optimists find it easier to think about the possibility of change. In relationships optimism tends to get closer, however, it is necessary to be careful with expectations, because too optimism can lead to unrealistic expectations, which are impossible for anyone to meet.
Through daily choices, physical activity, good humor, meditation, and other activities like therapy, anyone can become more optimistic, while also becoming less hostile, stressed, and depressed.
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