Changes

To cultivate more optimism:

To cultivate more optimism:

'''1.''' Focus on gratitude

'''1.''' Focus on [[gratitude]]

'''2.''' Practice positive self-talk

'''2.''' Practice [[Positive thinking|positive]] [[self-talk]]

'''3.''' Set achievable goals

'''3.''' Set achievable goals. See: [[Goal setting]]

'''4.''' Surround yourself with a positive environment and individuals, while also acknowledging what's beyond your control  

'''4.''' Surround yourself with a positive environment and individuals, while also acknowledging what's beyond your control. See: [[Social influence]] and [[Social intelligence]] and [[Social networking]] and [[Business networking]]

'''5.''' Practicing mindfulness.

'''5.''' Practicing mindfulness.