"People think that being optimistic is being positive 24/7. In reality, that's not possible. A true optimist is someone who is very keenly aware of setbacks ... but sees them as temporary and something that they have the ability to overcome, even if they don't know how," said Dr. Deepika Chopra, known as the "Optimism Doctor."
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