The Power of Optimism

Who has the best mental health?

The optimist or the realist? Optimists tend to be healthier mentally and physically.

Habits That Inhibit Optimism

Blame -- When has it ever helped a situation? -- Negative thinking and acting trapped Negative Thoughts -- Challenge them! -- Dont dwell on past mistakes -- Move past mistakes and focus on the positive

Habits that Inhibit Optimism

Feeling helpless or feeling like a failure -- Never give up!

What To Do

Get Outside Yourself Find ways to be productive Practice Preventative Medicine Notice Your Choices

The 3 Ps of Pessimism

Personal Permanent Pervasive

Personal

Its my fault. I am to blame.

Permanent

I have always done this. I never seem to learn.

Pervasive

I seem to make the same mistakes in all areas. Nothing ever goes right for me.

There is a better way!

Personal

That was an especially hard job. But I learned things that will help me do better.

Permanent

That is a mistake I have made before but each time I learn something new.

Pervasive

I still have trouble in one area but overall I am doing much better.

Optimism

The healthiest people learn to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more helpful, optimist thoughts!