When the World Feels Scary Cultivating Hope is an act of Resilience

#5 of 7 research-backed ways to become more resilient.

Resilience

Fear and its Antidotes

What are hope and optimism? How do they make us more resilient?

“After all, what are birthdays? Here today and gone tomorrow.”- Eeyore

Practices to Cultivate Hope & Optimism

1. Switch from Problem to Solutions Thinking

2. Look for the gift

3. Challenge negative thoughts

BONUS PRACTICE: Turn off the News.

“Hope” by Colwyn Thomas

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Erin Lynn Raab, Ph.D.

Solving systemic problems to create a more just, loving world. Transforming education for human flourishing and thriving democracy. Co-Founder @ REENVISIONED.