According to Martin Seligman a person who reacts to negative events with an optimistic explanatory style uses:

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According to Martin Seligman's theory of learned helplessness, people who react to negative events with an optimistic explanatory style tend to use external (rather than internal), unstable (rather than stable), and specific (rather than global) explanations for negative events. They see setbacks as temporary, caused by external factors, and limited to specific situations rather than indicating a permanent flaw in themselves or the world around them. This optimistic explanatory style has been associated with greater resilience and well-being.

According to Martin Seligman a Person Who Reacts to Negative