There was a study undertaken which involved 150,000 people living in 142 countries. Here are 10 reasons which show why improving our optimism is a good idea: It has been said that an optimist sees a glass as being half full whereas a pessimist is someone who sees the same glass as half empty. I am an optimist by nature. By being engaged and persistent (which incidentally are two of Bethany’s Virtues of Learning), even if we don’t feel particularly positive, the benefits of optimism, like satisfaction and health, will soon follow. If we think that the future can be positive, we are more willing to put in time and energy to make that come about. People tend to be optimistic by nature, and for those who are less so, the trick is to act like an optimistic person, even if we aren’t feeling particularly hopeful. Research tells us that people who are optimistic are more committed to their goals, are more successful in achieving their goals, are more satisfied with their lives, and have better mental and physical health when compared to more pessimistic people. Having a cheery disposition, just like Captain Moore clearly has, can influence more than just your mood. Tom, more than anyone, knows what a Spitfire means, and to hear and see a Spitfire in the air for himself will be a nice experience for him.” It’s been the symbol of freedom in the past and quite an icon for Tom. Alex said “It will be a bit of a morale-booster for us all, really, to see a Spitfire in the sky. Believe it or not, this has a Bethany connection as former pupil, Alex Monk, helped to organise it to salute Captain Moore’s fundraising efforts. There is going to be a Spitfire flypast over his home on Thursday 30th April to celebrate his birthday. The most recent national example of this is Captain Tom Moore from Bedfordshire who walked around his garden 100 times to raise money for the NHS, and at the time of writing he has raised £27m (although his original target was £1,000) – a phenomenal achievement. Yet as individuals we can all play our part to help others feel better. It is just that very often we take the positives for granted and focus on the negatives. Life is not all doom and gloom and there are always many more positives than negatives. In my regular letters and emails to parents, I have remained optimistic and upbeat which has been greatly appreciated by them. The media (news, social and printed) is full of negative stories and depressing thoughts. We are currently living in a very worrying time in our history.
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