Optimism is not about pretending.  It is about choosing to believe that challenges and setbacks are temporary, that they can (and often do) set us up for something bigger and better.  Choosing to be optimistic can lead the way to a fuller, more positive life.<br /><br />Books by Joseph Wadas here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/josephwadas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AUTHOR PAGE</a>