Need an Uplift? Train Your Brain for Optimism
Studies have shown optimism promotes longevity, can lead to higher career success and even reduce risk of chronic disease. Life Kit offers tips on how to be more optimistic.
ADRIAN MA, HOST: If I poured you half a glass of water, would you say it’s half full or half empty? If you’re inclined to say empty, you might want to look again because studies have shown optimism can promote longevity and even reduce risk of chronic disease. A new book by the Optimism Doctor argues everyone could also be more optimistic. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle takes it from here.
ANDEE TAGLE, BYLINE: So you might be thinking, with all the everything going on in the world – the fighting, the climate, general angst and uncertainty – maybe optimism doesn’t feel particularly useful right now.
DEEPIKA CHOPRA: I actually feel quite the opposite. No change can be made without optimism. We need to be able to stay engaged and to keep looking and to keep showing up and to keep deeply caring.
Excerpted from NPR
