“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Winston Churchill
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”
Anais Nin
One of the most common questions people ask me via email is how to become more of an optimist.
This week I want to share just three habits you can use to start.
These are the things I do to keep myself optimistic every day, no matter what.
These three habits help me find optimism in my mind.
1. Asking yourself questions will help you to see things from an optimistic perspective.
When I’m in what seems like a negative situation my most common way of making something better out of that is to ask myself questions that promote optimism and helps me to find solutions.
Questions like:
- What can be said to be positive or beneficial about this situation?
- What can I learn from the situation?
- What are the opportunities in this situation for you?
Sometimes I need time to process and accept the feelings and thoughts that arise. Sometimes, I need time to process my feelings and thoughts.
It’s only after some time that you…
