A realistic optimist is someone who is actively engaged in life and has the skills to see potential solutions to problems. Realistic optimists include historical figures like Helen Keller, Gandhi, Oprah, and Winston Churchill. Being a realistic optimist provides a method for successfully dealing with life's challenges and adversities on personal, family, health, relationship, job, community, and global levels. Key benefits of realistic optimism include enhanced health, healthier relationships, higher levels of happiness, and higher productivity. More information can be found at www.ResiliencyForLife.com/ro.