We’ve been sold the idea that optimism is a mood, a mindset, or worse – just an inherent trait. But what if real optimism is something else entirely? In ‘The Power of Real Optimism’, Dr. Deepika Chopra – known as The Optimism Doctor – offers a radically different definition: optimism as a science, a skill, and a psychological muscle we can strengthen. Grounded, practical, and poetic in all the right ways, this book will challenge your relationship with hope, rewire how you recover from hard things, and invite you to stay soft without falling apart. With her blend of intimate storytelling, psychological insight, and tangible tools – including a 33-day Real Optimism Challenge – Dr. Chopra offers something far more enduring than a quick fix or fleeting affirmation.