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    As for me‚ I believe that happiness is not difficult to obtain because it lies in what we think‚ what we say and what we do. Therefore‚ my happiness is a result of optimism‚ self-satisfaction and good relationships with my family and friends. Optimism is the first reason for my happiness. What is optimism? In my opinion‚ I think optimism is a hopefulness and confidence that things will work out and helps us move on from the past and not fear the future. When something bad happens to me‚ I encourage

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    - 您已加入 主会议室。 ( 下午2:34 ) - - 您的聊天权限已启用。 ( 下午2:34 ) - Rong Wang 下午2:34 I wanna ask about assignment two, what is portfolio? does it similar as essay? Roxanne Zolin 下午2:34 OK does anyone have any reflections about positive psychology? First question about assignment 2 下午2:34 - Torsten Nowell 已退出 主会议室。 ( 下午2:35 ) - - Torsten Nowell 已加入 主会议室。 ( 下午2:35 ) - Roxanne Zolin 下午2:35 Rong a portfolio is a collection of writings‚ your essay and your journal you can use photos and vidoes etc 下午2:35

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    outlook on life‚ your attitude toward yourself‚ and whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic — and it may even affect your health. Indeed‚ some studies show that personality traits like optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well-being. The positive thinking that typically comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. If you tend to be pessimistic‚ don’t despair — you can learn positive

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    Voltaire’s novella‚ Candide‚ uses satire to discuss and criticise philosophical Optimism‚ the prevalent Catholic philosophy during his time period‚ the Enlightenment era. Voltaire himself was known to oppose this theory‚ and employed caricatural figures in his writing‚ such as the characters of Pangloss and Martin‚ to mock the ideas that they stand for. The old woman‚ as a character‚ is not a protagonist nor does she show up particularly frequently in the text‚ but she is significant to the theme

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    In such cases‚ the best way to cope with stress is to accept things and think positive. Optimists actually experience better circumstances‚ in part‚ because their way of thinking helps to create better circumstances in their lives. The habit of optimism and positive thinking can bring better health‚ better relationships‚ and‚ better grades. Obviously a lot of people under stress‚ and there is also a solution to it full. However‚ if you receive too much stress‚... Do you get

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    Optimism is something we can improve with practice. Here are exercises rooted in scientific studies to help train your brain. PLAY INTERPERSONAL PING-PONG If you serve up a smile to people‚ they usually bounce it back. Hit them with a raymond mill snarl and watch them scowl instead. Research shows that facial expressions and the moods that accompany them are contagious‚ probably because they evolved as a means of nonverbal communication between people. You can use the infectious effects of a grin

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    half full and contain enough soda to finish their meals. Looking on the positive side‚ Sarah is showing an example of optimism. Optimists believe they are responsible for their own happiness and believe that a negative event occurs rarely. Also‚ anytime something bad does happen‚ optimists think it is not their own fault‚ rather than something out of their control. Furthermore‚ optimism

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    Why optimists are less vulnerable to disease? How might optimism work to make people less vulnerable and pessimism to make people more vulnerable to cardiovascular disease? The possibilities divide into three large categories:   1. Optimists take action and have healthier lifestyles. Optimists believe that their actions matter‚ whereas pessimists believe they are helpless and nothing they do will matter. Optimists try‚ while pessimists lapse into passive helplessness. Optimists therefore act

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    life‚ not his hardships. Gehrig wanted people to know that he has had a good life and they should not feel sorry for him. He does not feel sorry for himself. He said‚ “I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” This shows his optimism and gratitude for all the wonderful things in his life. He makes himself sound human; not some stuck up‚ filthy rich baseball player‚ who thinks that he is better than the fans. He is a speaker that is admirable‚ and incredibly humble. The speech

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    On “Kipling” by Carol Ann Duffy Answering “If” by Rudyard Kipling Kieter Philip Balisnomo English IB Block 4‚ Ms. Nychka On “Kipling” by Carol Ann Duffy answering “If” by Rudyard Kipling The doctrines of idealism and optimism are demonstrated in the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling. “If” advises the reader to achieve qualities and reach for perfection. “If” is answered in the book‚ Answering Back by Carol Ann Duffy’s poem‚ “Kipling”. Duffy’s response to “If” is appallingly contrasting in mood

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