Is the glass half-empty or half-full? An age old question that discovers how one views the world. Many people see the glass half empty, but should they see it as half-full? Everyone faces some sort of conflict, and they approach it in many different ways. Some methods work better than others, but one way has the most beneficial results. Facing conflict with optimism inspires others, has health benefits, and makes it easier for the person to deal with the problem.
Having an optimistic attitude inspires others. There are many resources that show having a hopeful attitude makes people around them feel more comfortable. Winston Churchill wrote a speech convincing the citizens of Great Britain that they needed to remain confident in him; and believe …show more content…
I say it is to wage war by land, sea, and air. War with all our might and with all the strength God has given us, and to wage war against a monstrous tyranny never surpassed in the dark and lamentable catalogue of human crime. That is our policy” (Churchill, 368). Churchill had the grueling task of informing the nation on how Great Britain would attack Germany. Nevertheless, he strived for the nation to remain hopeful that their country would win the war. “Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat” stated, “I take up my task in buoyancy and hope. I feel sure that our cause will not be suffered to fail among men. I feel entitled at this juncture, at this time, to claim the aid of all and to say, ‘Come then, let us go forward together with our united strength’”(Churchill 368). Under extreme pressure, Winston Churchill appointed a whole new cabinet of leaders that would help guide the nation during wartime. Of course, people had their doubts, but Churchill encouraged the country to keep a positive outlook on the future. On the other hand, their are people in history who, in hindsight, would have benefited by being optimistic. The Restored Church of God describes how Korah became jealous of Moses and his …show more content…
The U.S. National Library of Medicine elaborates on how optimism and mental health are related. It states, “Evidence suggests that optimism is important in coping with difficult life events. Optimism has been linked to better responses to various difficulties, from the more mundane (e.g., transition to college [Brissette, Scheier, & Carver, 2002]) to the more extreme (e.g., coping with missile attacks [Zeidner & Hammer, 1992]). Optimism appears to play a protective role, assisting people in coping with extraordinarily trying incidents” (Optimism and Its Impact). From extreme conflicts to day to day issues, responding to difficult situations with hopefulness is best for someone’s health. The response continues by saying, “Optimists also tend to accept the reality of difficult situations while also framing them in the best possible light (Carver et al., 1993). While pessimists tend to cope through denial and abandoning impeded goals, optimists rely on acceptance and the use of humor” (Optimism and Its Impact). Optimists and their view on challenges seem to have a more happy and fulfilled life. They continue being positive which is healthier for them and their peers. The Pursuit of Happiness, is another website that believes challenges are best faced with optimism. It says, “The results of this research show that compared to optimists, pessimists nurtured little hope for the future and were more at risk for