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Life and world events may be challenging and impacting our sense of optimism but research shows that it is the key ingredient to getting through challenging times, reducing stress and anxiety. We have a choice to build this resource that can, with practice be available to us in abundance when needed. In cultivating optimism, we learn to believe that when bad things happen, they won’t last forever and that the good in life will return! Seeing "The light" and hoping for a better future results in improved health, longer life, reduced anxiety, more fulfillment, and higher productivity.
According to Very Well Mind, Here are a few signs of how we can practice living with increased optimism.
Optimism Looks Like This
There are many key characteristics that optimists tend to share. Some signs include:
- You feel that good things will happen in the future.
- You expect things to work out for the best.
- You feel like you will succeed in the face of life's challenges.
- You feel that the future looks bright.
- You think that even good things can come from adverse events.
- You see challenges or obstacles as opportunities to learn.
- You feel gratitude for the good things in your life.
- You are always looking for ways to make the most of opportunities.
- You have a positive attitude about yourself and others.
- You accept responsibility for mistakes but don't dwell on them.
- You don't let one bad experience muddy your expectations for the future.
6 Tips on How to Be More Optimistic
- Notice good things as they happen.
- Train your mind to believe you can make good things happen in your life.
- Don't blame yourself when things go wrong.
- When something good happens, give yourself credit.
- Remind yourself that setbacks are temporary.
- Notice how other people talk about themselves.
Other suggestions in the news on optimism
The Power of Dance! When life overwhelms us "Dance as if no one is watching" The New York Times Wrote About the Forgotten Gift of Dancing
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/briefing/why-dont-we-dance-more.html
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Carl Reiner presents the stories of people in the over-ninety age category who display exceptional success in combating common aspects of aging. Growing old is what you make of it. The stars of this show sing dance joke and philosophize about how to stay young at heart.
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