The Revised Life Orientation Test

TEST YOUR Optimism

10 statements. 3 minutes. A clear picture of where you stand on the optimism spectrum and what it means for how you navigate life.

Retake it

Retake the test every two weeks to see how you improve over time.

Time needed

On average, the test takes 3 minutes to complete.

It’s all good

You can become more optimistic if your pessimism is too high.

Step 1 of 2

1. In uncertain times, I usually expect the best.(Required)

2. It’s easy for me to relax.(Required)

3. If something can go wrong for me, it will.(Required)

4. I’m always optimistic about my future.(Required)

5. I enjoy my friends a lot.(Required)

6. It’s important for me to keep busy.(Required)

7. I hardly ever expect things to go my way.(Required)

8. I don’t get upset too easily.(Required)

9. I rarely count on good things happening to me.(Required)

10. Overall, I expect more good things to happen to me than bad.(Required)

Source: Scheier, M. F., Carver, C. S., & Bridges, M. W. (1994). Distinguishing optimism from neuroticism (and trait anxiety, self-mastery, and self-esteem): A reevaluation of the Life Orientation Test. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 67(6), 1063-1078.