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Akeelah and the Bee

2006

A young girl from South Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee.

112 min

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Sojourner Truth—Civil Rights Activist | Mini Bio | BIO

Sojourner Truth (born Isabella Baumfree, c. 1797 to November 26, 1883) was an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist best-known for her speech on racial inequalities, "Ain't I a Woman?", delivered extemporaneously in 1851 at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention.

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2012
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How to Prime Your Mind for Optimism

We can shift our mindset toward more optimism and happiness.

Article
Catherine A. Sanderson
2019
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How Optimism Helps You Achieve Goals With Less Stress

A new study finds that optimistic students are more likely to succeed.

Article
Shanna B. Tiayon
2021
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How to Train Your Brain to Be More Optimistic

The glass is half full—here’s how to see it that way.

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Brianna Steinhilber
2017
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The Plague

A haunting tale of human resilience and hope in the face of unrelieved horror, Albert Camus’ iconic novel about an epidemic ravaging the people of a North African coastal town is a classic of twentieth-century literature.

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Albert Camus
1991
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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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Sarah Jacoby
2020
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The Benefits of Optimism Are Real

Having a positive outlook is the most important predictor of resilience.

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Emily Esfahani Smith
2013
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The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living—Native American Wisdom on Ethics and Character

Rich with storytelling, history, and folklore, The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and reveals the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Joseph M. Marshall III
2002
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Dr. Seligman’s Definition of Optimism

Find out how Dr. Martin Seligman defines optimism.

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Martin Seligman
2009
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The Places that Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times

Lifelong guidance for learning to change the way we relate to the scary and difficult moments of our lives, showing us how we can use all of our difficulties and fears as a way to soften our hearts and open us to greater kindness.

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Pema Chödrön
2002
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