Judging from the article, I could say that my personal optimism is at a neutral level. That being said, I could definitely improve my outlook on the future through a plethora of ways, some including abandoning pessimistic traits I carry in favour of various beneficial, optimistic characteristics. This could potentially allow me to live a longer and more successful life, as the study constantly reinforces the link between optimism and decreasing levels of stress and mental barriers created by oneself which restricts them from reaching their full potential.