How ironic that the difficult times we fear might ruin us are the very ones that can break us open and help us blossom into who we were meant to be.
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How Optimism Helps You Achieve Goals With Less Stress
By Shanna B. Tiayon — 2021
A new study finds that optimistic students are more likely to succeed.
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