Research shows that having an optimistic outlook offers several benefits, including improved health, greater achievement, reduced stress, and longer life. Optimistic individuals tend to have more self-belief, take more risks, and attract positive events in their lives.
However, there are potential downsides to excessive optimism. You can underestimate risks, engage in risky behaviours, and have poor risk assessment. It can also result in toxic positivity, where you overly emphasize positive feelings and dismiss negative emotions.
You can avoid these pitfalls by maintaining a healthy, realistic approach to positivity. Instead of just trying to “stay positive” and ignoring negative emotions, the goal should be to look on the bright side while still acknowledging the challenges of the situation.
So, do you practice optimism? Would you like to know how to start?
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Source: Very Well Mind