OPTIMISM CORELLATION

Optimism Corellation

Abstract

This study pertains to describe a correlation study on 'Optimism' while considering the benefits we can get by being optimist. It also explains the sub catagories of Optimism along with the importance of optimism in maintaining human health. It further explains the difference of optimism and pessimism by describing various obeservations and methods. The study also highlights my personal analysis on the study and explains that how optimism correlates with other approaches in psychological developments and behavioral ethics.

Optimisim Corellation

Title: Optism Correlation: Optimism, Pessimism, And Health

Introduction

The word “optimism” is a favorable type of attitude about events and/or conditions in life. Some people believe that having an optimistic view of life situations results in positive outcomes. Where this is true in a way, there can still be negative outcomes as well. Optimism can be positive as long as it is not excessive or negative. Excessive optimism can have a harmful effect on the mind and body. There has been many tests done on people to find out the results of the effect of optimism physically and psychologically. Through this study one can analyse the correlation of optimism and can get a clear view that; Optimism is the tendency to look on the brighter side of things or to expect and see the best in all things. Optimism can be linked to health as stress can cause damage to a person inside and out. Thinking positively will help you be happier, healthier and things will most likely turn out better for you as well.

Discussion

According to the article that I researched about the effects of optimism on the body and mind suggested that most people whom have an optimistic attitude most likely engage themselves in positive healthy actions, such as: not drinking alcoholic beverages, exercising, not smoking, taking vitamins, drinking plenty of water, and many other benafical healthy actions. There have been studies on optimistic people having less chances of getting sick or having other medical problems compared to a pessimistic person, according to the Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior Management (2004). Studies have shown that while people are doing daily activities an optimistic person's blood pressure does not elevate like a pessimists does. I am sure this result comes from one expecting the best and someone else anticipating the worst the whole time they are doing their daily things. There was another study that showed that a person with an optimistic view, recovered faster from an injury or surgery than someone with a pessimistic view. Although, if someone has an optimistic view and believes that everything will go their way and nothing will ever go wrong, then negative things can happen. Behavioral risks can be lead from having this attitude, such as: having unprotected sex, using drugs and alcohol, and not taking care of their mental or physical health like they should. I know that when I become more pessimistic then optimistic I tend to make more unhealthy choices then when I am optimistic. I do feel that optimism does have an ...