Martin Seligman Quotes

we find that the optimists have an undeniable advantage over the pessimists. Many studies show that they do better on exams, in their chosen profession, and in their relationships, live longer and in better health, enjoy a better chance of surviving postoperative shock, and are less prone to depression and suicide.

Let's fight for our happiness by following a daily program of cheerful and constructive thinking.

Positive emotional energy is the key to health, happiness and wellbeing. The more positive you are, the better your life will be in every area.

Curing the negatives does not produce the positives.

Guard your good mood.

Optimism is a huge help when it comes to health.

Practice hope. As hopefulness becomes a habit, you can achieve a permanently happy spirit.

I never understood the point of being sad when I could choose to be happy

Negative thinking keeps us from enjoying life.

Nature designed us to be of good cheer.

It's really important to always have a positive mind-set, no matter what people have been through.

Today's belief is tomorrow's behavior. If you want to be happier person tomorrow, sow seeds of happiness today.

You've got to feel better and then things get better.

I have an optimistic view of everything. You have to, otherwise you'd go nuts.

Happy endings are bullshit. There are only happy pauses.

If your own mental attitude is correct, even if you remain in a hostile atmosphere, you feel happy.

The healthiest response to life is joy.

Can you suppose there's any harm in looking as cheerful and being as cheerful as our poor circumstances will permit?

A healthy person goes 'Yes,' 'No,' and 'Whoopee!' An unhealthy person goes 'Yes, but,' 'No, but,' and 'No whoopee.

Your determination to become a more optimistic person in every part of your life will do more to ensure your success and happiness than any other single quality you can develop.

People who feel positively think differently. They think better.

Happiness is a choice; not just a matter of genes or good luck.

Optimism is my best defense.

It's good to just smile and go on with your day.

Positivity is an inside job that makes the outside look a lot better.