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‘Hope Is a Powerful Weapon’: Unpublished Mandela Prison Letters

By Editorial Board of The New York Times — 2018

A new volume offers insight into the personal and political life of one of the 20th century’s most influential freedom fighters.

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The Difference Between Hope and Optimism

I’ve found during the pandemic that optimism isn’t the best way to improve your well-being. The research shows that hope is a far more potent force. We can all get better at it as we work toward recovering from the pandemic, and benefit from our improved skill for the rest of our lives.

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How to Be Hopeful, Even When It’s Really, Really Hard

As uncomfortable as it may feel, pushing ourselves to imagine that better future may be a crucial way for us to maintain some semblance of mental well-being—now and whenever that beautiful future does arrive.

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Why Hope Matters

Hoping we can make things better is the secret to doing so.

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The Power of Hope, and Recognizing When It’s Hopeless

Hope can alter how you view yourself.

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Looking on the Bright Side May Be Good for Your Health

A number of recent long-term studies has linked greater optimism to a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other chronic ailments and to fostering “exceptional longevity.”

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