An optimistic attitude is largely inherited, and it is part of a general
disposition for well-being, which may also include a preference for seeing
the bright side of everything. If you were allowed one wish for your child,
seriously consider wishing him or her optimism. Optimists are normally
cheerful and happy,and therefore popular; they are resilient in adapting to
failures and hardships, their chances of clinical depression are reduced,
their immune system is stronger, thy take better care of their health, they
feel healthier than others and are in fact likely to live longer.