and more activities at home ranging from watching TV and gardening to meditating. How does optimism or pessimism influence the way people approach challenges and setbacks? In general, regular ...

Distractions creep in, and setbacks sap your motivation. But optimism, the belief that things can improve, and progress is possible, can be a powerful antidote to this struggle. Backed by ...

Researchers examined how optimism and pessimism influenced well-being and behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.