Optimism is a mental skill that can be developed just like creativity, memory and mental arithmetic.

A person who has strong optimism skills may be able avoid depression later in life if they are ever faced with a death in the family, natural disaster or failing personal health.

If you are a parent, teach your child how to be optimistic.  Optimism is a kind of insurance policy that will protect your children’s mental health regardless of their future circumstances.

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