Can You Become a "Practical" Optimist?

<p>There are many benefits to being an optimist - particularly when things go wrong in our lives. But we aren't all naturally optimistic, so can we learn to adopt the best and most positive behaviours of born optimists?</p> <p>Through treating New Yorkers caught up in the 9/11 attacks, psychiatrist Dr Sue Varma developed a concept she calls "practical optimism". She shares her tips on how we can all be more optimistic in the face of life's challenges.&nbsp;</p> <p>Read more in Sue's book <a href="https://www.doctorsuevarma.com/book/"><em>Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being</em></a> &nbsp;</p> <p>Dr Laurie spoke to Sue Varma MD at the 2025 <a href="https://wohasu.com/">World Happiness Summit</a>.&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>Get ad-free episodes to The Happiness Lab by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/join-pushkin">Pushkin.fm</a>. Pushkin+ subscribers can access ad-free episodes, full audiobooks, exclusive binges,...