Optimism means having a hopeful and positive outlook on life. It is believing that good things will happen and focusing on the bright side even when things are difficult.
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There was a sense
of optimism about the missionary enterprise which prevented any questioning of the motivation of mission or of the missionary message.
Despite dealing with many of these lingering issues heading into 2011, there is still plenty of reason
for optimism for buyers and a brighter future in store for sellers.
They had a down - deep sense of
optimism about their future, and this drove their determination to succeed in the process.
The 2017 outcome also «should give science advocates reason for
optimism in light of the administration's much tougher budget for [fiscal year] 2018,» they write.
Morning all, hope yours is a good one, filled
with optimism for what the day ahead might bring?
While two people in the group
expressed optimism because of improved business, the remainder of the group used words like «embarrassing» and «scary» to describe the presidency.
There was also a lot of
optimism on display at the vendor booths.
I have great faith in
optimism as a guiding principle, if only because it offers us the opportunity of creating a self - fulfilling prophecy.
It seems so much
optimism from 8 years ago has now been replaced with hatred and even violence.
At the same time, a large build - up in energy and resource sector investment is under way, prompted
by optimism about long - run prospects for resource demand.
Looking forward, there are additional signs of
optimism among small business owners.
We've all been there, brimming with
optimism at the start of our resolution but then giving up even though fulfilling the resolution would have improved our lives.
On the other hand, there is reason for
more optimism on choice (as opposed to the specific topic of vouchers).
Current valuations, it added, suggest excessive
optimism over future earnings.
As a leader, being indispensable can make employees better, they drive revenue and maintain a sense of
optimism around the office.
If you're stressed about your career, finances, relationships or anything else, meditation helps to reduce worry and
increases optimism in our abilities.
In that blog we reported that many leading banks publish recurring surveys that track general
business optimism as well as key challenges and opportunities.
Also, these teams are constantly proactive in dealing with poor seasons, which in turn brings
renewed optimism for the fans and gives these clubs a chance to progress.
Despite the recent stock market volatility, consumers expressed
greater optimism about short - term prospects for business and labor market conditions, as well as their financial prospects.
I am very happy to be filled with
such optimism after such a trying fall and winter.
Growing optimism among home builders is leading to higher levels of residential construction, which suggests better times ahead for job creation and housing demand.
Behavioral finance experts would say that the increase in asset prices can feed on
investor optimism even if it's not fully supported by fundamentals.
This growing confidence in a housing recovery, in addition to other factors, may reinforce growing consumer
optimism regarding the improving direction of the general economy.
Given the divorce statistics for first and second marriages it seems not — but isn't there room for a little more
optimism when entering into a second marriage?
We need to look for new ways of studying
optimism bias to establish whether it is a universal feature of human cognition or not.
However, projections for the spring market
show optimism with most markets expected to remain stable or improve.
When weeks start to turn into months, the mind starts to turn from
optimism into self - doubt, self - criticism and downright bitterness.
Today it is trading closer to $ 12, which shows there is still
optimism towards these kinds of technology companies.
Despite optimism in the business community over the Republican - control of the federal government, that has not translated into broad economic gains.
Even with the continued fluctuations in the market, the sign of relative stability has inspired
new optimism for investors.
My may concern is we are not putting away all those chances been created, but the fact that we are creating so many
gives optimism for a good season ahead.
I recommend wearing your
American optimism on your sleeve to make it through the whole thing.
It seems like everyone around the world has a new
found optimism about this year compared to last year.
High valuations are a sign of
high optimism and lead to a greater risk that future results won't be good enough to satisfy current shareholders and traders.
There is but a thin line
between optimism and «blind faith» and history has much to tell us of those indulging in it and most of it isn't nice.
It's not
blind optimism; it's about seeing something that's wrong and being unwilling to accept it.
However, the general level of
optimism remains high and accompanying this upbeat perspective is increased investment.