PERSONAL VS. SITUATIONAL
Pessimist: "I'm dumb." Optimist: "That was a challenging test." Pessimist: "I always get stuck with a weak partner." Optimist: "I need to help my partner improve." PERMANENT VS. SHORT-LIVED Pessimist: "That team always beats us." Optimist: "We are learning what it will take to beat them." Pessimist: "I'll never figure out how to do math." Optimist: "I'll need to spend extra time practicing these problems at home." PERVASIVE VS. SPECIFIC Pessimist: "There's no way I can find the time to do all of this. I have soccer practice tonight. My teacher gives me too much homework." Optimist: "I'll have to use my time more wisely in class. If I spend 45 minutes a night studying, I can get my assignments completed." Source: adapted from The Champion's Comeback, Jim Afremow, (2016)
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