Quarter 3 – Module 8: The Power (Positivity, Optimism and Resiliency) to Cope
Positivity is a way of thinking that helps yield emotions such as joy, delight, happiness, peacefulness, gratitude, and inspiration. Hence, saying that a person who has a positive outlook in life is considered as someone who view life’s challenges to be bearable as they always look at the bright side of things. Optimism is when a person tends to assume positive outcomes in one’s life. It is further described as being assured and determined even if things are not going well.
An optimistic person believes that one can overcome trials and difficulties; and expects that something desirable will transpire to a person in the future despite being in a terrible situation. For example, you have an idea of starting a business venture, being young as you are you can easily get scared and even discouraged to continue but if you do proceed believing that everything is going to be fine then that is optimism.
Resilience is when a person goes through the process of adjusting well in the face of h ardship, disturbances, tragedy, threats or any sources of distress. Having a parent get sick can be a great source of stress for the other members of the family as their finances, schooling, or work can be greatly affected. Resilience is seen by being able to respond well to or “bounce back” from a difficult experience.