Feeling pessimistic about what lies ahead? It's time to shift your viewpoint. Discover four transformative strategies that can help you cultivate optimism and embrace the future with a renewed sense of hope and positivity.
A “realist” is a “pessimist” in disguise
When we only consider risk, we create limitations and barriers to what is possible
- Focusing on what might happen limits our experiences and outcomes
- Taking an optimistic view provides benefits beyond thinking big
- Researchers have found that optimistic people have less overall stress and live longer, healthier lives
Minimize time spent in negative environments
Be aware of what you read, where you travel, or who you choose to spend time with
- The world needs more optimism, and you can have an impact
- Think of becoming optimistic like getting in shape – practice and enforce optimistic behaviors
Share your optimistic view out loud
When we repeat things out loud, we override the little green negative person who is on our shoulder whispering pessimistic views in our ear.
- Make sure you share your optimistic questions and initial ideas out loud to avoid being a negative person yourself.
Challenge pessimists and realists
When someone shares a pessimistic view, get in the habit of challenging their viewpoint
