tertiary · Transcendence
Optimism
Part of the Character Strengths Wheel
About Optimism
The sustained belief that good outcomes are possible and that your own efforts can contribute to them. Optimism is not naivety — it is the motivational fuel that makes sustained effort possible.
Emotional Journey
Explore Optimism on the Interactive Wheel
Use our free interactive character strengths wheel to explore optimism and discover related emotions.
Open Character Strengths Wheel