Optimism is having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, even in difficult times. The document provides several ways that optimism benefits both physical and mental health. It is linked to lower risks of depression, stress, and diseases like heart disease. Optimistically coping with challenges also leads to better problem solving and resilience. While realism is important, the document suggests cultivating optimism through positive self-talk, faith, humor, social support, and healthy behaviors.

1. Optimism
Optimism
c o m m i t t e d t o t h e d e v e l o p m e n t
o f y o u n g p e o p l e
S t a c e y R u b i e P e p i t o
I r i s h D e m z M a l u y a
A d r e i l S o m b i l o n

2. optimism
optimism
a mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a
positive future.
Optimism is expecting that the best will happen. It comes from the Latin
word optimus, which means "best." Even if you don’t think the very best
thing will always happen, if you're generally given to optimism, you think
things will get better instead of worse.

3. What does it mean to
What does it mean to
be an optimistic
be an optimistic
Person ?
Person ?

4. Optimists are those who, in general, have a
positive attitude on life. They have an ability to
look on the bright side of most circumstances and
have an optimistic view of life, expecting things to
work out for the best.

5. Optimistic
Optimistic
VERSUS
VERSUS
pESSIMISTIC
pESSIMISTIC

6. Pessimistic reaction tends to focus on the problem or the
bad parts of the event. This can make you feel like you've
lost something, are unhappy, are stressed out, or feel
like you've been left out.
The optimistic reaction is to look for solutions or ways to
change the circumstances so that it makes you feel
better or happier.

7. Pessimism has been linked with depression, stress,
and anxiety, whereas optimism has been shown to
serve as a protective factor against depression, as
well as a number of serious medical problems,
including coronary heart disease.

8. Having an optimistic mindset helps people
accept themselves and the circumstances
and take more responsibility for how they
feel and what they can do about it.

9. OPTIMISM
OPTIMISM
OPTIMISM
OPTIMISM
BETTER EMOTIONAL,
BETTER EMOTIONAL,
Physical
Physical
&
&
mENTAL HEALTH
mENTAL HEALTH

10. optimism and
optimism and
physical health
physical health

11. did you know?
did you know?
Researchers found that for every 10 point increase in a person’s
score on their optimism scale, the risk of early death decreased
by 19%.
The process of recovering from illness and disease is also aided
by optimism. Numerous research have looked into how
optimistic people fare after receiving cancer therapy (Carver et
al., 1993; Schou, Ekeberg, & Ruland, 2005). According to these
research, those who are positive are less distressed when given
potentially fatal cancer diagnoses.

12. did you know?
did you know?
Optimism can have an effect on a person’s immune system, as
well.
In one study, elderly adults were immunized for influenza. Two
weeks later, their immune response to the vaccination was
measured. Greater optimism predicted greater antibody
production and better immune outcomes. (Kohut, Cooper,
Nickolaus, Russell, & Cunnick, 2002)

13. In conclusion...
Positive thinking may have a significant impact on one's physical
health. A person's immune system can be strengthened, they can be
protected from dangerous habits, they can avoid chronic disease,
and they can handle better with bad news just by having hope and
anticipating good things to happen. Even a longer life can be
predicted by optimism. Optimism may be one of the most important
psychological variables for predicting physical health.

14. optimism and
optimism and
mental health
mental health

15. Evidence suggests that optimism is important in coping with
difficult life events.
Optimism has been associated with improved reactions to a
range of challenges, from the little to the major.
It suggests that optimism has a protective effect by helping
people deal with extremely challenging situations. Additionally,
it has been discovered that optimism positively correlates with
life satisfaction and self-esteem.

16. By giving more attention to positive than bad results, optimists
are also better equipped to bounce back from setbacks.
When presented with challenges, optimists are also more likely
to solve problems, which is likewise linked to greater
psychological well-being.

17. In conclusion...
It is clear that optimism is a powerful tool to keep us healthy,
happy, and alive. This news is great for people who are “natural”
optimists.

18. People who are mentally and emotionally healthy are usually optimistic.
Many experts in human psychology think that optimism is very good for
a person's mental and emotional health.
Sometimes, a pessimistic attitude is more realistic. Life can be difficult,
and bad things do happen to people. Pessimism can keep people from
being disappointed. If they don't expect something good to happen, they
won't feel as bad if it doesn't.
But in general, optimism helps people keep their mental balance when
things get hard. Being optimistic doesn't mean that a person can't look at
or talk about negative circumstances.

19. People who are more optimistic tend to bounce back
from hard times faster. They have faith that they can
cope with whatever that comes their way, even if it's not
the outcome they had hoped for.

20. In such a
In such a
pessimistic world,
pessimistic world,
how can we
how can we
possibly attain
possibly attain
optimism?
optimism?

21. Get your day off to a good
Get your day off to a good
start
start
Make it a habit to begin each day with something that will inspire you and make you feel
better about yourself. (Create a routine)
Say to yourself, "Today is going to be a great day!" or some other encouraging statement.
Listen to a song or playlist that will make you cheerful and will boost your spirits.
Give someone a compliment or show them some kindness by doing something pleasant for
them. This will bring some optimism into the world.
Matthew 6:33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live
righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

22. Look on the brighter side
Look on the brighter side
This doesn't mean you should ignore problems or difficulties or
act like nothing bad is going on. But it does mean that you try to
find ways out of a problem and think about what good might
come out of it.
Romans 8:18. "The pain that you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming."

23. Problems should be viewed as
Problems should be viewed as
temporary and handled
temporary and handled
Rather than jumping to broad conclusions, instead look for
more narrowly focused explanations for its difficulties.
Philippians 4:6-7. " 6. Do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known to God. 7. And the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus".

24. Do Not Make Predictions About the
Do Not Make Predictions About the
Future
Future
When bad things happen, optimists tend to see each one as a one-time thing,
while pessimists look for trends and think, "If it happened once, it will happen
again." However, you shouldn't try to guess the future based on the past.
Keep in mind that just because something disappointing has occurred to you before
does not guarantee it will happen again, and that the failure of a goal or a
relationship does not make you a failure.
Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for
tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own
trouble.” The Good News: Don't let worries about the future overwhelm
you; turn to the Lord for support in the present.

25. Have faith in yourself and in
Have faith in yourself and in
God's plan for you.
God's plan for you.
Give credit when something good happens to you or when you
do something well. Your success is due to your own qualities,
gifts, or hard work, together with God's grace and guidance.
Romans 15:13. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you
trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy
Spirit"

26. VIEW MISTAKES AS A CHANCE TO
VIEW MISTAKES AS A CHANCE TO
LEARN
LEARN
When you make mistakes, don't spend a lot of time criticising
yourself or blaming yourself for your failures. Instead, view
the mistakes you make as an opportunities to improve
yourself in the future.
1 Peter 5:7. "Casting all your anxieties on him,
because he cares for you"

27. Have a SENSE OF HUMOUR
Have a SENSE OF HUMOUR
You can laugh at yourselves or think of something funny to
say that will make a tough situation lighter. Finding the
funny side of a situation can help you keep a positive
attitude when you're having trouble.
Proverbs 17:22 . " A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a
broken spirit drieth the bones"

28. be healthy
be healthy
Eating healthy foods, being physically active, and learning
how to deal with stress can all help you feel better about
your life.
1 Corinthians 10:31. "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you
do, do it all for the glory of God"

29. BUILD YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM
BUILD YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM
WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE.
WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE.
Positivity spreads like fire. Being in the company of
someone who can see the bright side in a gloomy situation
can help you change your perspective.
1 Peter 4:8-10 . "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without
grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to
serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms"

30. USE POSITIVE SELF-TALK.
USE POSITIVE SELF-TALK.
We are often our own worst critics and are most judgmental of ourselves.
Over time, this can make you feel bad about yourself and make it hard to
change your mind.
Avoiding this, Positive Self-talk is everything you say to yourself or think to
yourself throughout the day. All of these things can help you choose the
positive over the negative when life gives you challenges and worries.
Psalm 37:5. "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he
will act".

31. "Embracing optimism doesn’t
"Embracing optimism doesn’t
make us immune to stress
make us immune to stress
and worries. Optimism
and worries. Optimism
teaches us how to see what
teaches us how to see what
is going wrong and still be
is going wrong and still be
hopeful that it can be
hopeful that it can be
turned right."
turned right."

32. "To obtain optimistic
"To obtain optimistic
life, never fantasize
life, never fantasize
pessimistic lullabies"
pessimistic lullabies"

33. REMEMBER !!
REMEMBER !!
It is up to you to decide
It is up to you to decide
whether you want to
whether you want to
view life optimistically
view life optimistically
or pessimistically.
or pessimistically.