Embrace Optimism for Big Emotional and Physical Benefits
by Barbara GutierrezFuturity
Law lecturer Scott L. Rogers has answers for you about the benefits of embracing optimism.
Most people make New Year’s resolutions that they cannot keep.
Studies show that very few can follow through with losing weight, eating healthier, or starting a regimen of meditation, or whatever else they wanted to do.
According to a recent study by The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, only 9% of people who make New Year’s resolutions follow through with them.
Yet many experts agree that there is one change that can bring many benefits, and it is one anyone can pursue. There are many advantages to becoming an optimist.
Optimism is a state of mind. We can all decide to embrace optimism instead of a pessimistic point of view.
Optimism does not mean that you are blind to the reality of the situation; it means that you remain motivated to seek a solution to whatever problems arise.
Here, Rogers, a lecturer at University of Miami School of Law and director of the Mindfulness in Law Program, digs into the many benefits of being an optimist:
In closing, I offer two important reminders about optimism. The first is that all of us can develop a more optimistic mindset. The second is that change takes place over time; a gradual process where little shifts can be rewarding and a gift to both you and those with whom you work and love.
About the Author
Barbara Gutierrez is the Associate Director of Communications and Public Relations at the University of Miami. Scott L. Rogers is a Lecturer in Law and Founder and Director of the Mindfulness in Law Program at the University of Miami School of Law. He is the author of Mindfulness for Law Students: Applying the Power of Mindful Awareness to Achieve Balance and Success in Law School which is being used in law schools across the country, The Six-Minute Solution: A Mindfulness Primer for Lawyers, and co-author of Mindfulness and Professional Responsibility A Guide Book for Integrating Mindfulness into the Law School Curriculum.
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