Life is a series of ups and downs. Even on your best day, you can have moments of doubts, insecurities, and sadness.
Now, think back to a time when things were rough. How were you able to get through it? You probably relied on your sense of hope and optimism.
Even if you’re not consciously aware of it, that budding optimism can be your lifeline. It can get you through the bad times unscathed and without losing your core values or your mind, for that matter.
So, what is optimism exactly? Read on to find out.
What Is Optimism?
When you first think of optimism, you probably picture the glass with the water. Optimists see it as half-full, whereas pessimists see it as half-empty.