In this episode, we look at what optimism is and what it is not. Optimism is a skill that can be learned, honed, and practiced to pull us away from a negative mindset.
Book recommendation: "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman.
Science behind optimism - Srivastava, S et al, 2006 & deTerte, I. et al, 2014.
Challenge: on a scale of 1-5; 1 being never and 5 being always.
Notice the Positive
See Opportunity
Accept & Control
Focus on Solutions
Take Purposeful Action
Reach Out