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[[File:Mayo clinic Rochester MN.jpg|thumbnail|300px|According to the [[Mayo Clinic]], "Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst."<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950 Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress]</ref>]]
[[File:Mayo clinic Rochester MN.jpg|thumbnail|300px|According to the [[Mayo Clinic]], "Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst."<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950 Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress]</ref>]]
To cultivate more optimism:<ref>
To cultivate more optimism:<ref>
*[https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+be+more+optimistic&oq=how+to&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDggAEEUYOxhDGIAEGIoFMg4IABBFGDsYQxiABBiKBTIGCAEQRRg5MgwIAhAAGEMYgAQYigUyDAgDEC4YQxiABBiKBTIMCAQQABhDGIAEGIoFMgYIBRBFGDwyBggGEEUYQTIGCAcQLhhA0gEIMTI3OWowajGoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#vhid=jgYN4dKRdmUmEM&vssid=l How to be more optimistic]</ref>
*[https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+be+more+optimistic&oq=how+to&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDggAEEUYOxhDGIAEGIoFMg4IABBFGDsYQxiABBiKBTIGCAEQRRg5MgwIAhAAGEMYgAQYigUyDAgDEC4YQxiABBiKBTIMCAQQABhDGIAEGIoFMgYIBRBFGDwyBggGEEUYQTIGCAcQLhhA0gEIMTI3OWowajGoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#vhid=jgYN4dKRdmUmEM&vssid=l How to be more optimistic]
*[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-be-optimistic 23 Strategies To Become More Optimistic]
*[https://www.calmsage.com/how-to-become-optimistic/ Try These 10 Simple Ways to Become More Optimistic TODAY!]</ref>
'''1.''' Focus on [[gratitude]]
'''1.''' Focus on [[gratitude]]
'''2.''' Practice [[Positive thinking|positive]] [[self-talk]]
'''2.''' Practice [[positive thinking]]
'''3.''' Practice positive [[self-talk]]
'''4.''' Imagine a bright future and set achievable goals. Make sure to break down those goals into smaller goals/tasks. See: [[Goal setting]] and [[Ideation]] and [[Brainstorming]] and [[Imagination]]
'''5.''' Celebrate your successes and create rewards for meeting goals. See: [[Motivation]] and [[Self-motivation]]
'''6.''' Boost your [[productivity]]
'''3.''' Set achievable goals. See: [[Goal setting]]
'''7.''' Surround yourself with a positive environment and individuals. See: [[Social influence]] and [[Social intelligence]] and [[Social networking]] and [[Business networking]]
'''4.''' Celebrate your successes and create rewards for meeting goals
'''8.''' Practice [[creative problem solving]], yet acknowledging what's beyond your control. See: [[Problem solving]] and [[Creativity]] and [[Locus of control]] and [[Mental toughness]] and [[Psychological resilience]] and [[Antifragility]]
'''5.''' Surround yourself with a positive environment and individuals. See: [[Social influence]] and [[Social intelligence]] and [[Social networking]] and [[Business networking]]
'''9.''' Practicing [[Mindfulness (Psychology)|mindfulness]].
'''6.''' Practice [[creative problem solving]], yet acknowledging what's beyond your control. See: [[Problem solving]] and [[Creativity]] and [[Locus of control]] and [[Mental toughness]] and [[Psychological resilience]] and [[Antifragility]]
'''10.''' Develop [[Passion (psychology)|passion]] and develop new interests
'''7.''' Practicing [[Mindfulness (Psychology)|mindfulness]].
'''11.''' Don't be too hard on yourself. See: [[Perfectionism]] and [[Negative thinking]]
'''8.''' Develop passion and develop new interests
'''12.''' Have an [[action orientation]] so you see success as soon as possible.
[[File:How to be more optimistic 1.png|thumbnail|center|800px|Source: [https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+be+more+optimistic&oq=how+to&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDggAEEUYOxhDGIAEGIoFMg4IABBFGDsYQxiABBiKBTIGCAEQRRg5MgwIAhAAGEMYgAQYigUyDAgDEC4YQxiABBiKBTIMCAQQABhDGIAEGIoFMgYIBRBFGDwyBggGEEUYQTIGCAcQLhhA0gEIMTI3OWowajGoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#vhid=jgYN4dKRdmUmEM&vssid=l How to be more optimistic] ]]
'''Articles:'''
'''Articles:'''
:That’s not all. Seligman’s research also revealed that those sales people who had pessimistic mindsets were also 300% more likely to quit the profession of selling than those who were optimistic."<ref>[https://www.hoffeldgroup.com/how-your-thoughts-impact-your-sales/ How Your Thoughts Impact Your Sales], Hoffeld Group</ref>
:That’s not all. Seligman’s research also revealed that those sales people who had pessimistic mindsets were also 300% more likely to quit the profession of selling than those who were optimistic."<ref>[https://www.hoffeldgroup.com/how-your-thoughts-impact-your-sales/ How Your Thoughts Impact Your Sales], Hoffeld Group</ref>
== Psychology: Optimism vs. hope ==
''See also:'' [[Hope]] and [[Goal setting]] and [[Agency (psychology)]]
"In psychology, [[hope]] and optimism, while often used interchangeably, represent distinct concepts. Optimism is a general expectation of positive future outcomes, while hope is a more active process focused on achieving specific [[Goal setting|goals]] through personal [[Agency (psychology)|agency]] and pathways. Essentially, optimism is about believing things will generally turn out well, while hope is about believing one can take actions to make things better, even if the overall outcome is uncertain.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=hope+vs.+optimism+psychology&oq=hope+vs.+optimism+psychology&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjINCAQQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAUQABiGAxiABBiKBTIKCAYQABiABBiiBDIKCAcQABiiBBiJBTIKCAgQABiABBiiBDIGCAkQLhhA0gEIOTk5N2owajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Hope vs. optimism psychology]</ref>
Articles:
*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-behind-behavior/201702/whats-the-difference-between-optimism-and-hope What's the Difference Between Optimism and Hope?] by Utpal Dholakia Ph.D.
*[https://archive.is/TNnzN#selection-709.0-709.16 The Difference Between Hope and Optimism] by Arthur C. Brooks, 2021
*[https://shanesnow.com/research/the-crucial-empowering-difference-between-hope-and-optimism The Crucial, Empowering Difference Between Hope and Optimism]
*[https://www.templeton.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/JTF-Hope-Optimism.pdf Hope and optimism], John Templeton Foundation
== Optimism and a longer life span ==
== Optimism and a longer life span ==
*[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027273581000019X Optimism], ''Clinical Psychology Review''. Volume 30, Issue 7, November 2010, Pages 879-889
*[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027273581000019X Optimism], ''Clinical Psychology Review''. Volume 30, Issue 7, November 2010, Pages 879-889
*[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894461/#:~:text=Optimism%20is%20a%20tendency%20to,everyday%20social%20and%20working%20life. Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being], Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, 2010; 6: 25–29. Published online 2010 May 14. doi: 10.2174/1745017901006010025
*[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894461/#:~:text=Optimism%20is%20a%20tendency%20to,everyday%20social%20and%20working%20life. Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being], Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, 2010; 6: 25–29. Published online 2010 May 14. doi: 10.2174/1745017901006010025
== Books ==
*''Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being'' by Sue Varma M.D. Avery. February 20, 2024
*''Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life'' by Martin E. P. Seligman. Vintage. January 3, 2006
=== Christian book ===
''See also:'' [[Bible memorization]]
*''Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God’s Truth'' by Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz. Bethany House Publishers. May 14, 2024
== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Psychological capital]]
*[[Attitude]]
*[[Attitude]]
*[[Achievement orientation]]
*[[Achievement orientation]]