Summary Several studies have been conducted to determine the influence that unrealistic optimism has over gender differences and culture. Unrealistic optimism is defined as the belief that positive (negative) events are more (less) likely to happen to one ’s self-versus others. Researchers have reported that both men and women from across cultures tend to be influenced by this bias. Nevertheless‚ they’ve found that Western cultures (such as Americans or Canadians) are identified by being independent
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During the Civil War unit‚ we discussed many different types of authors. Some were cynical and pessimistic‚ while others were very optimistic‚ almost to the point of Transcendentalist. Three Civil War era writers that varied from pessimism to optimism included Ambrose Bierce‚ Mark Twain‚ and Walt Whitman. Ambrose Bierce‚ also known as “Bitter Bierce‚” was a writer in the 1800’s that wrote about war and the tragedy that comes along with it. Being a realist‚ Bierce wanted to reveal the horrors of
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How my optimism will help me press on to greater achievements of the future I can’t be optimistic about my future… I can’t‚ without looking at my past that is. I’ve seen where I used to be in life compared to where I am now. I use that climb in my everyday life to fuel my optimistic view‚ because without knowing struggle you’ll never know progress. I know that without a past I can never have a future and without a future what’s there to be optimistic about? Optimism is helping shape me into a leader
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optimist will always lean towards the more positive option. Optimism is defined as “ the inclination to look at the bright side of any situation‚ and expect the best possible outcome from any series of events. Anyone can be optimistic‚ some people choose optimism as a way of life‚ it can reduce stress producing a better quality of life‚ and if used on a regular basis optimism can be the key to happiness. Anyone at all can practice optimism. To be an optimist all one has to do is choose to see the
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Review of literature The literature on employee engagement builds on earlier research and discussion on issues of commitment and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)‚ but means more than what these terms encapsulate. The defining distinction is that employee engagement is a two-way interaction between the employee and the employer‚ whereas the earlier focus tended to view the issues from only the employee’s point of view. Definitions of engagement ‚or characteristics of an engaged
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buoyancy‚ and optimism are on the complete other side of the spectrum. Yet‚ optimism is the best response to conflict‚ especially in a time of war. War is grim and brings out desperation; positivity is a response that serves to contrast with the brutal reality of war. A positive response will drastically change any mood‚ no matter how heavy or pessimistic; this is effortlessly shown in Winston Churchill’s speech: Blood‚ Toil‚ Tears and Sweat. In his speech‚ Churchill uses optimism to convince a nation
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Optimistic Person What does optimism mean? Basically‚ it means focusing on the positive aspects of life. I consider myself to be an optimist because I always hope and expect events and plans‚ and everything surrounding me to turn out well‚ and that I look with a smile‚ positive attitude on the future. I’m absolutely sure that being optimistic is a lot better than being pessimistic. In my opinion‚ pessimism is disastrous. It ruins hope and possibilities. If a person is pessimistic‚ he doesn’t
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positive thinking‚ and optimism are now known to be a root cause of many positive life benefits. Studies show positive people can experience an increased life span‚ lower rates of depression‚ lower levels of stress‚ greater resistance to the common cold‚ better overall well-being‚ reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease and better coping skills during times of hardship and stress. In his‚ A Primer in Positive Psychology‚ Christopher Petersen‚ PhD‚ says‚ “...optimism has demonstrable benefits
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his master. Candide is sympathetic of this slave and does not understand how things could be well when everything appears to be like hell. Candide is beginning to question Panlgoss’s theory‚ “this is the best of all possible worlds‚” and his own optimism after observing the torment and unhappiness of the slave. Candide’s negative thoughts were impacted by the slave’s long dialogue‚ which acts like a monologue in a play. It is significant and powerful that the story is told in the first person‚
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and challenges come our way. Trials will either make you stronger or drive you to despair. In order to withstand difficulties‚ one needs to face them with courage and a positive attitude. This lesson will lead us to understand how fortitude and optimism will help us overcome trials. It also aims to help us discover the right and positive ways of dealing with crises in life. The lesson will encourage us to never give up even in the midst of hardship. FORTITUDE - Is the willingness to see things
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