A realistic optimist firmly believes that things will change generally for the better. They also believe they have control of their lives.
Realistic optimism is about the ability to maintain a positive outlook without denying reality, actively appreciating the positive aspects of a situation without ignoring the negative aspect.
(Reivich, 2003)
Realistic optimists don’t live in a ‘Pollyanna’ world they have a healthy balanced approach towards life.
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