Optimism has little bearing on health. Avoiding pessimism matters more.
61 studies, 221k people: health is predicted more by the absence of pessimism than the presence of optimism.
Well-being isn't about expecting the best. It's about making sure you don't assume the worst.
@bessbell We had twins 2.5 years after our first. My wife definitely felt like people expected her to give up her career. She didn’t and the first couple years were tough but it was the best decision for her and our family
@spencerbennett1@KathleenGanley I was under the impression we were getting these every 2 weeks. 2 weeks has come and gone since we received ours and no word on what’s next.
Reading aloud is one of the few spaces that checks all the boxes in terms of social, emotional and mental health. @DOTellMedia @andee_tagle
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@KBouch8 “Only a Sith deals in absolutes” Obi Wan Kenobi. Not a traditional leadership quote but one that I think about often. Always need to be mindful of changing circumstances and available information.
@BairdKelti I was so excited. However, my initial rxn wasn’t great as my wife woke me at 2am to tell me we were expecting. Being a dad was always something I was looking forward to.