Research shows that optimists are genuinely happier, healthier and wealthier. How you choose to see things affects how you feel and how you handle a situation, and as a result, impacts the outcome.
Optimism
Reflective Questions
- Recall a situation where a lack of optimism hindered your progress. How could you have approached it differently?
- Who are the most optimistic people in your life? How do they influence your outlook?
- How will you keep your positivity grounded in reality?
Affirmations
- Each day brings new opportunities.
- I see the good in everything.
- I remain hopeful in all circumstances.
Actionable Ideas
- Start your day by reading or listening to words that nourish your mind.
- Reduce your exposure to negative news.
- When something goes wrong, ask yourself, ‘What’s the benefit here?’
