Free Optimism Test

Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) + Big Five Insight

The LOT-R is the most widely used measure of dispositional optimism worldwide. Answer 10 questions about your typical outlook and get instant, confidential results—plus learn how your personality traits relate to your tendency to expect good or bad outcomes. Recent research shows people with higher optimism enjoy up to 35% lower risk of heart disease and live, on average, longer.

10 questions · 3 min · free & anonymous

Question 1 of 1010%

1. In uncertain times, I usually expect the best.

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