If you’re a person who always sees the glass as half full, then consider today your holiday. Optimist Day is celebrated on the first Thursday in February.

The holiday was created by the Optimist Club of America in 1909, and was celebrated on April 1st before it was moved to February in 2017. The day celebrates the volunteers and youth who use their enthusiasm, skills, and talent to make their community a better place to live. Let’s create a playlist in honor of those who have the determination to do good.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about looking on the bright side would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

The Hold Steady- Stay Positive
The Mountain Goats- The Year
The Five Stairsteps- Ooh Child
Tom Petty- I Won't Back Down
Modest Mouse- Float On
Monty Python- Look On the Bright Side of Life
The Clash- I'm Not Down