The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time

by Alex Korb

Going one way and then realizing you need to change course is different from just sitting there doing nothing. Even if your initial decision turns out to be wrong, you’re still in control of your life.

The study found that stressed subjects acted more out of habit than intention.

With optimism, you don’t even have to believe good things will happen; you just have to believe that they could happen or that no matter what happens, you’ll be okay.