I LIVE WITH
Depression
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"Learned Optimism"
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Dr. Seligman's Claims
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The Second Claim
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Explanatory Theory
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Some people like andand, because
"I"
something-something.
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Some people dislike andand, because
"IT"
something-something.
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Personal vs. Impersonal
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THE
Personal vs. Impersonal
Paradox
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This specific post didn't click.
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This post clicked because
generally, I'm a good writer.
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Specific vs. General
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THE
Specific vs. General
Paradox
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That day, I was assaulted by
racists.
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I've always faced racism in my
life.
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Temporary vs. Permanent
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THE
Temporary vs. Permanent
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The Recap
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I WAS
Inconsistent
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Pessimists
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Optimists
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Learned
Optimism
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Conclusion:
Changing your explanations through
repetition and consistency, changes
your life: You become happier and
more productive.
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My Conjecture
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Why is there Pessimistic
Feedback?
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Optimistic praise should
be personal, general, and
permanent.
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This issue you filed shows why you
have been and will continue to
be an asset to the community.
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Optimistic criticism
should be impersonal,
specific, and temporary.
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This pull request does not
currently meet our standards,
because these specific something-
something-somethings.
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Optimistic Repetition
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