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Learned optimism
Learned optimism is the concept that a positive mindset can be cultivated, even in those with pessimistic tendencies. Heavily influenced by psychologist Martin Seligman, learned optimism is part of the positive psychology movement.
By learning how to cultivate positivity in everyday life, you can improve your productivity and your mental health.
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The benefits of learned optimism
- Learned optimism leads to higher motivation. With more motivation to succeed, optimists exert more effort to guarantee achievement, in contrast with pessimists who are more likely to give up.
- Optimism can predict good health, better career success, a...
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The 3 P’s of pessimism
- Permanence. A pessimist may ruminate during a negative time in their life and see the darkness as permanent.
- Pervasiveness. The pervasiveness of pessimism leads a pessimist to believe that failure at work is evidence of, or will lead to, failure in ...
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How to learn optimism
The ABCDE approach to go from learned helplessness to learned optimism:
- Adversity. Start by describing a recent experience of adversity.
- Belief. Then, write down all the thoughts running through your mind while thinking about this adverse expe...
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Learned Optimism in Psychology
This is a concept that suggests that we can always change our attitude and behaviour, be aware of our thoughts and stop our negative self-talk.
Learned Optimism is a positive psychology concept, and is the opposite of Learned Helplessness, which states delves into people w...
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