The document defines optimism as having faith that leads to achievement and expecting the most favorable outcomes in the future. It contrasts optimism with pessimism, noting that optimists feel in control, look forward, see possibilities externally, while pessimists do not feel in control, do not look forward, see problems internally. The benefits of optimism are listed as promoting happiness, satisfaction, peace of mind, effective communication, and an increased social life. Examples of optimistic people provided include Holy Prophet Muhammad, Jinnah, General Raheel Sharif, and Imran Khan. Tips for becoming more optimistic include recognizing good and bad, writing down positives, avoiding comparisons, smiling often, and realizing optimism is cyclical.

1. Optimism
Muneeb Ahmad
2015-civ-135
Department of Civil Engineering

2. What is optimism?
“Optimism is a kind of faith that leads to the achievement”
“It is the tendency of a person to look on the favorable
side to expect the most favorable outcome of the event and
to believe that good things will ultimately happen in the
future”

3. Optimism vs Pessimism
optimism
 In control
 Forward looking
 See possibility
 See events external
pessimism
 Not in control
 Not look forward
 See problems
 See events internal

5. Benefits of optimism
 Promotes happiness
 Sense of satisfaction
 Peace of mind
 Effective communication
 Increase social life

6. Examples of optimistic people
 Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
 Quid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
 Army Chief General Raheel Shareef
 Chairman PTI Imran Khan
 Helen Keller

7. How to become an optimist?
 Recognize good and bad
 Write the positive things
 Avoid comparing yourself to others
 Smile as often as you can
 Realize that optimism is a cycle

8. Thank you