Comments on: The Psychological Benefits of Optimism http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Perspective and Your Career, part 2 « Psychopoeia http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-644567 Perspective and Your Career, part 2 « Psychopoeia Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:44:20 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-644567 [...] than is truly justified, there’s plenty of evidence that optimism is good for you.  They’re more likely to be happy.  They tend to be less stressed out.  Heck, they’re even less likely to [...] [...] than is truly justified, there’s plenty of evidence that optimism is good for you.  They’re more likely to be happy.  They tend to be less stressed out.  Heck, they’re even less likely to [...]

]]> By: Career Services Informer » Blog Archive » Dave’s Diary: Perspective and Your Career, part 2 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-644564 Career Services Informer » Blog Archive » Dave’s Diary: Perspective and Your Career, part 2 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:42:07 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-644564 [...] than is truly justified, there’s plenty of evidence that optimism is good for you.  They’re more likely to be happy.  They tend to be less stressed out.  Heck, they’re even less likely to [...] [...] than is truly justified, there’s plenty of evidence that optimism is good for you.  They’re more likely to be happy.  They tend to be less stressed out.  Heck, they’re even less likely to [...]

]]> By: Lloyd http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-634963 Lloyd Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:54:56 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-634963 Didn't you know that optimists never get sick ... they're just getting an immune system upgrade. :) Didn’t you know that optimists never get sick … they’re just getting an immune system upgrade. :)

]]> By: Aaron Wong http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-382756 Aaron Wong Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-382756 Hey great article! I definitely agree that optimists are happier. You can check out my article at: http://www.LookingForMyLife.com http://www.lookingformylife.com/home/2010/2/19/boarding-the-positivity-plane-10-benefits-of-optimism.html Hey great article! I definitely agree that optimists are happier. You can check out my article at:

http://www.LookingForMyLife.com

http://www.lookingformylife.com/home/2010/2/19/boarding-the-positivity-plane-10-benefits-of-optimism.html

]]> By: The Gap « Shattering_Samskaras Weblog http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-270701 The Gap « Shattering_Samskaras Weblog Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:22:12 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-270701 [...] Clearly, the gap is there to keep me from facing information I am not going to like. And there’s a fine balance between facing things and keeping a positive attitude. When I lose a cat, it’s gonna suck – no amount of knowing it’s coming is going to change that. And, while pessimists are more often right, optimists are happier. [...] [...] Clearly, the gap is there to keep me from facing information I am not going to like. And there’s a fine balance between facing things and keeping a positive attitude. When I lose a cat, it’s gonna suck – no amount of knowing it’s coming is going to change that. And, while pessimists are more often right, optimists are happier. [...]

]]> By: Scott Young http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-100259 Scott Young Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:49:02 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-100259 Scott, It's unfortunate that Ian didn't have the research studies to cite for this article, but I have heard from multiple sources that stress hurts the immune system. -Scott Scott,

It’s unfortunate that Ian didn’t have the research studies to cite for this article, but I have heard from multiple sources that stress hurts the immune system.

-Scott

]]> By: Scott http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-99935 Scott Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:46:37 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-99935 Does less stress really lead to a stronger immune system? Does less stress really lead to a stronger immune system?

]]> By: The life that has gone on before: The Perils of Compassion, Part 2 » Personal Development - The Urban Monk http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-93669 The life that has gone on before: The Perils of Compassion, Part 2 » Personal Development - The Urban Monk Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:07:38 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-93669 [...] blog. What amazes me is how young he is, only 19. A recent post that struck me as relevant is The Psychological Benefits of Optimism. More Bliss, Success, and Love? Subscribe for [...] [...] blog. What amazes me is how young he is, only 19. A recent post that struck me as relevant is The Psychological Benefits of Optimism. More Bliss, Success, and Love? Subscribe for [...]

]]> By: Scott Young http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-92054 Scott Young Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:44:31 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-92054 Thomas, I don't believe Ian made a mistake with his post. "Optimists are happier," could be read as, "Optimism is correlated with happiness." I'm well aware of the difference between correlation and causation, and I don't believe Ian made the mistake in his headings. Had he wrote, "Optimism creates happiness" that would require a different justification. -Scott Thomas,

I don’t believe Ian made a mistake with his post. “Optimists are happier,” could be read as, “Optimism is correlated with happiness.” I’m well aware of the difference between correlation and causation, and I don’t believe Ian made the mistake in his headings. Had he wrote, “Optimism creates happiness” that would require a different justification.

-Scott

]]> By: Ben http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/comment-page-1/#comment-90749 Ben Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:06:41 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/11/21/the-psychological-benefits-of-optimism/#comment-90749 Hi all, If your interested in further information about the research being done on optimism and happiness, I would recommend the following books: "Learned Optimism" & "Authentic Happiness" by Martin Seligman and "A primer in Positive Psychology" by Christopher Peterson. The field of Positive Psychology is heavily involved in researching issues such as optimism and happiness. I hope these titles are of interest. Hi all,

If your interested in further information about the research being done on optimism and happiness, I would recommend the following books:

“Learned Optimism” & “Authentic Happiness” by Martin Seligman and “A primer in Positive Psychology” by Christopher Peterson.

The field of Positive Psychology is heavily involved in researching issues such as optimism and happiness.

I hope these titles are of interest.

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