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Cultivating Practical Optimism: A Key to Getting the Best from Your Brain

Source: Edutopia

People with a positive viewpoint have less stress, better creative problem-solving skills, and better health outcomes than less optimistic people. In addition, optimistic learners are more likely to persist in the sometimes-hard work of learning, motivated by the belief that they can accomplish their learning goals.

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