Learned optimism

The half a glass of water helps illustrates of two different mental attitudes, optimism (half full) and pessimism (half empty)

In the field of psychology: "Learned optimism involves developing the ability to view the world from a positive point of view. It is often contrasted with learned helplessness."

Learned optimism is a term coined by psychologist Martin Seligman in his book Learned Optimism which conveys the notion that optimism and joy can be cultivated.

Books

• Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin Seligman. Free Press; Reissue edition (March 1, 1998)

See also

• Optimism
• Learned helplessness
• Optimism bias

External links

• Using Learned Optimism in Your Life
• Learned optimism can change your life. Here's how
• Learned Optimism: Is Martin Seligman’s Glass Half Full? by Catherine Moore, Psychologist and MBA

Videos:

• Videos on learned optimism and learned helplessness