We hear a lot of talk about optimism and it is often promoted as a sort of cure for personal and social ills. Despite the banter between optimists and pessimists, there are compelling reasons to consider optimism as a key factor in wellbeing. These go far beyond the usual, glib ‘glass half full’ ideas or the entreaties of the positive thinking movement.

There are now thousands of studies that attest to the value of optimism at all stages of our lives. From childhood to old age an optimistic outlook confers all sorts of advantages.

Even if you are a die-hard pessimist, you can learn to use optimistic habits of thinking when things are getting you down.

This episode explains some of the benefits of thinking optimistically, and how to train yourself into the habit.

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