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[[File:Mayo clinic Rochester MN.jpg|thumbnail|250px|According to the [[Mayo Clinic]], "Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst."<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950 Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress]</ref>]]  

[[File:Mayo clinic Rochester MN.jpg|thumbnail|250px|According to the [[Mayo Clinic]], "Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst."<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950 Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress]</ref>]]  

''See also:'' [[Positive psychology]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Optimism]] and  [[Self-talk]] and [[Positive affirmations]]

''See also:'' [[Positive psychology]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Optimism]] and  [[Self-talk]] and [[Positive affirmations]]

According to Harvard Health Publishing, [[positive psychology]] is otherwise known as the science of human flourishing, the search for satisfaction and contentment that's within everyone's reach. Positive thoughts and positive attitudes—what we call positive thinking—can lead to direct, positive health outcomes.<ref>[https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/positive-psychology#:~:text=Positive%20psychology%20is%20otherwise%20known,to%20direct%2C%20positive%20health%20outcomes. Positive Psychology], Harvard Health Publishing</ref>

According to Harvard Health Publishing, [[positive psychology]] is otherwise known as the science of human flourishing, the search for satisfaction and contentment that's within everyone's reach. Positive thoughts and positive attitudes—what we call positive thinking—can lead to direct, positive health outcomes.<ref>[https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/positive-psychology#:~:text=Positive%20psychology%20is%20otherwise%20known,to%20direct%2C%20positive%20health%20outcomes. Positive Psychology], Harvard Health Publishing</ref>

If the thoughts that run through your head are mostly negative, your outlook on life is more likely pessimistic. If your thoughts are mostly positive, you're likely an optimist — someone who practices positive thinking.<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950 Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress]</ref>}}

If the thoughts that run through your head are mostly negative, your outlook on life is more likely pessimistic. If your thoughts are mostly positive, you're likely an optimist — someone who practices positive thinking.<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950 Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress]</ref>}}

An [[Optimist|optimist]] is one who looks at a glass of water that is half-full and half-empty, and focuses on how it is half-full.

An [[Optimist|optimist]] is one who looks at a glass of water that is half-full and half-empty, and focuses on how it is half-full.