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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Aastha Raj

Psychology says people who stay carefree may not be ignoring problems, they may be focusing on optimism

Everyone knows someone who appears calm no matter what happens. They don't panic over small setbacks, rarely dwell on mistakes, and often seem able to enjoy life without constantly worrying about the future. At first glance, these people may look naturally carefree. But psychology suggests their attitude often reflects a combination of personality traits, coping strategies, and ways of interpreting life's challenges. In many cases, they aren't ignoring problems, they're simply approaching them differently.

They often have high psychological resilience

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