"Two men looked through the same bars: One sees the mud and one saw stars." - Frederick Langbridge, group Quiet Thoughts

If you put in a second writing contest, will be jumping for joy, and strive for better results next time, or be discouraged and find an excuse not to join again?

In life, is always full of choices. You can choose to be pessimistic view, and to live on their own account defeated life or you may decide to take the optimistic route and have a full and challenging life.

So why nurture an optimist perspective? And why now?

Therefore, the optimism has been linked to positive mood and good morale, academic, sporting, military, occupational and political success, popularity, good health, and even long life and freedom from trauma.

In addition, indicators of depression and pessimism have never been greater. Affects middle-aged adults in the same way, affect the young. The average age of initiation was 30 to 15 It is no longer a housewife median age of sickness, but the disorder of youth, "as well.

Here's how optimists in research and action to back up, so it really pays to be optimistic:

Optimists expect the best

The feature of pessimists is that they usually believe bad events will last long time and undermine everything that is not their own fault.

The truth is optimists are confronted with the same shock this world. What is different way to explain their misfortune --- is the opposite. They usually believe defeat is just a temporary setback, that its causes are confined to this case.

Optimists and tend to focus on a "problem" at hand. They use 'positive reinterpretation. In other words, it is likely reinterpret a negative experience in a way that helps them learn and develop. These people are the most applicable situation, they, it is a challenge and hard work.

Do not say things will never be better, if not again, and if you are unfortunately a part of my life, it will have a place in my life.

Positive expectations of optimists also predict better reactions during transitions to new environments and are unlikely tragedies sudden turn of events. If you fall, they argue. See opportunities than obstacles.

People respond positively to optimists

Optimists are proactive and less dependent on others for their happiness. They are, without the need to control or manipulate people. Are committed to their call. His optimistic vision of the world can be contagious and influence those who are z.

Optimism seems socially desirable characteristics in all communities. Those who share optimism are generally accepted while those who have darkness, panic and hysteria are treated unfavorably.

The lives of these people often win elections; voted the most pleasant and sought advice.

When you get tough, optimists get tougher

Optimists typically maintain higher levels of subjective well-being at the time of stress that people are less optimistic. In contrast, pessimists tend to respond to stressful events by denying its existence in order to avoid or solve problems. Pessimists are more likely to quit trying when difficulties.

To persevere. I just can not be easily known by their patience. It develops gradually, as a step towards that goal or elusive dream.

Optimists are healthier and live longer

Medical research has justified that simple pleasures and a positive attitude can increase the capacity of the body to fight disease.

Optimists health is remarkably good. They age well, much free than most people usually ills in middle age. And they survive exposure to the negative thoughts.

So why not be optimistic today? Think positive and more fulfilled life.

Why do not expect that success in all your efforts? Why not be flexible? As everyone is forced to fight with minimal time, but no more. Place in the mud, and increase their chances to return to the track. And why not inspire others to remove their dark glasses and see life on the side?