FiveWays an Overly-Optimistic Outlook Can Become Harmful

FiveWays an Overly-Optimistic Outlook Can Become HarmfulThe Matt Townsend Show • Season 4, Episode 68, Segment 3

Apr 9, 2015 • 46m

Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, college psychology instructor, and internationally recognized expert on mental strength. She’s the author of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train your Brain For Happiness and Success”. Today we learn about how being overly optimistic could be harmful.

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