: When things go wrong, pessimists blame themselves ("it's my fault"), while optimists look at external factors or specific situational reasons.
In his landmark book, ( Learned Optimism ), Martin E.P. Seligman , the father of positive psychology, argues that optimism is not an innate personality trait but a skill that can be acquired and cultivated through practice . Published in Romania by Editura Humanitas, the book provides a scientific framework for changing how we interpret the setbacks in our lives. Core Concepts and Insights Martin E. P. Seligman. Optimismul se invata. Hu...
: This is the heart of Seligman's theory—the narrative we create to explain why things happen. It is defined by three dimensions: : When things go wrong, pessimists blame themselves