Hope is more than just a positive emotion or an optimistic
feeling. It’s also a powerful psychological resource that impacts our physical
and mental health as well. Research tells us that a hopeful outlook can lead to
health benefits.
We know that hopefulness involves having goals, finding
pathways to achieve those goals, and maintaining the motivation and inspiration
to to pursue them, even when faced with obstacles. This mindset creates
positive effects for our mind and bodies too.