When our hopes for performance are not completely met, realistic optimism involves accepting what cannot now be changed, rather than condemning or second-guessing ourselves. Focusing on the successful aspects of performance (even when the success is modest) promotes positive affect, reduces self-doubt, and helps to maintain motivation (e.g., McFarland

Sandra L. Schneider

Mots clés optimism success learning acceptance expectations performance improvement realistic-optimism second-guessing

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Do not bother yourself with what ifs

Jocelyn Murray

Mots clés what-if second-guessing hypothetical-situations

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