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Can You Become a "Practical" Optimist?

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Embracing Practical Optimism

This chapter reflects on the speaker's relationship with their resilient father and explores the nature of practical optimism, distinguishing it from mere positive thinking. It delves into how resilience can be fostered through social support and cognitive flexibility, highlighting the potential to cultivate an optimistic mindset for better health and relationships.

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