Feeling nostalgic about the past can increase optimism about the future, a new study has found

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The research examined the idea that nostalgia is not simply a past-orientated emotion but its scope extends into the future, with a positive outlook.
"Nostalgia is experienced frequently and virtually by everyone and we know that it can maintain psychological comfort. For example, nostalgic reverie can combat loneliness," said Dr Tim Wildschut, co-author of the study from the University of Southampton.
"We wanted to take that a step further and assess whether it can increase a feeling of opti...