OPTIMISM

as defined by wikipedia is a mental attitude reflecting a belief or hope that the outcome of some specific endeavor, or outcomes in general, will be positive, favorable, and desirable.

We all, at some point, come to the lowest point of our lives. It's easy for other people to say "you can do it", "don't give up" or "I understand". But we never really know the struggle unless we are faced with the same situation with almost the same intensity.

But our optimism greatly helps in dealing with these difficult situation. We basically cling to the idea that everything will be alright or it will pass. And yet, it will eventually pass.

We suffer from different types of hurt, disappointment and failure but we as Filipinos are used to smiling in the midst of a calamity. That's a very impressive trait.

A positive outlook in life is not easily achieved, you have to be surrounded by positive thinkers who encourages and support us all throughout. One main group is our won family. It may be our peers or colleagues as well.

The point of all this is for us to know that not all things that started as bad will end as bad or worse, that we are not alone, and that we can help those who truly needs it.

It's challenging to overcome such a mindset and to attain emotional stability and it's more challenging to help and reach out to those who conceal their real emotions from others, thus depression and anxiety is relevant.

So if things are not going your way, pray, laugh, and believe.