What Psychology Says About Optimism and Why It Matters Under Stress

What Psychology Says About Optimism and Why It Matters Under Stress

Optimistic people are not the ones who ignore problems. In many cases, they are the ones who notice problems clearly and still believe something can be done about them.That idea gets at the heart of the psychology of optimism. Optimism is often mistaken for cheerfulness, blind positivity, or a “good vibes only” attitude. But in psychology, optimism is something more practical. It is a general expectation that the future can turn out well, especi…