Barack Obama is no stranger to bleak circumstances — maintaining a positive attitude despite them helps him stay in high spirits.
Obama, 61, discussed the top tactic he uses to remain level-headed in an interview with comedian Hasan Minhaj published on Wednesday.
I'm pretty sure that between World War I, World War II, the Great Depression … we can go through the list of moments that are significantly worse than this."
"When you're thinking negatively, take a moment to assess how realistic your thoughts truly are," psychotherapist Amy Morin wrote on their website.
"Reframing your overly negative thoughts into more realistic statements can help you maintain a healthy dose of optimism."
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