We’ve all heard the cliché that optimists see the glass as half full and pessimists see the glass as half empty. Another adage tells us that optimists see the doughnut and pessimists see the hole.
Whatever your preferred metaphor, we can agree that it’s always more enjoyable to spend time around positive, upbeat people rather than negative, downbeat people. What’s more, we know that an optimistic outlook has a wide range of benefits. Developing a hopeful attitude is far more potent for wellness than many people recognize.
