Optimism is a place of power for creating and maintaining resiliency. We can feed optimism and increase our resiliency by interpreting events in ways that lift us up, not undermine our strength and determination. This is often easier said than done, though. Since optimism is a key trait of the resilient, we most definitely want to find ways to foster this emotion. And one of the great things about this disposition is that it can be learned and strengthened through intentional practice.