Some find that very optimistic people have benign illusions about themselves. These people may think they have more control, or more skill, than they actually do. Others have found that optimistic people have a good handle on reality. The jury is still out.

Not only do happy people endure pain better and take more health and safety precautions when threatened, but positive emotions undo negative emotions.

When we take time to notice the things that go right - it means we're getting a lot of little rewards throughout the day.

The Fundamentalist Religions simply seem to offer more hope for a brighter future than do the more liberal, humanistic ones.

Optimism generates hope...hope releases dreams...dreams set goals...enthusiasm follows

By activating an expansive, tolerant, and creative mindset, positive feelings maximize the social, intellectual, and physical benefits that will accrue.

Well-being cannot exist just in your own head. Well-being is a combination of feeling good as well as actually having meaning, good relationships and accomplishment.