Learned Optimism is Serious Science: How to feel more confident

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Learned Optimism is Seriously Good for You: How to feel more confident

Many of us want to know how to feel more confident. Did you know that learned optimism is far from pie-in-the-sky thinking, and has big ties to confidence? Extensively researched, learned optimism is associated with many benefits, including improved mood, lowered anxiety and reduced depression. Here’s just some of the research on optimism:

The challenge-approach habit of optimism is associated with greater perceived social support and more frequent, higher-quality social interactions. Even more, these habits lead people to exercise more, eat a healthier diet and refrain from smoking.
Uchino, B. (2009). Understanding the Links Between Social Support and Physical Health: A Life-Span Perspective with Emphasis on the Separability of Perceived and Received Support. Perspectives on Psychological Science May 2009 vol. 4 no. 3 236-255.

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