- The AtlanticWhy We’re Born Optimists, and Why That’s Good
- The New York TimesWe Need Optimists, by Arthur C. Brooks
- The GuardianAlways Look on the Bright Side of Life: optimism and heart disease
- NBC NewsHow to Train Your Brain to Be More Optimistic
- Harvard HealthHow Positive Psychology Can Help You Cultivate Better Heart Health
- TimeBill Gates, interviewed by Nancy Gibbs
- Inc.5 Surefire Ways to Boost Your Optimism
- Fast CompanySeven Habits of Optimistic People
- BrookingsLonger, More Optimistic Lives: Historic optimism and life expectancy in the United States
World Happiness Report
The World Happiness Report is a landmark survey of the state of global happiness that ranks countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be. More here.
Which kind of optimist are you? Try What’s Your Optimist Type?, or meet the people who inspire me.
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