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Optimists Hope for More and Aren't Thrown by Less

One of Abraham Lincoln’s favorite quotes was: “This too shall pass.” Because we tend to think that our reactions to bad events will never fade, we also tend to feel especially good when we recover from trauma with unexpected speed. …. Humor provides perspective that breaks the stress cycle and invites a more positive attitude . If you know that some day you will laugh at a problem, don’t wait—laugh as quickly as you can! Take your job and life seriously, but yourself …