Theory
Optimism is a general disposition to expect the best in all things. Optimists have a
positive outlook in life, believing that things will work out in the end. There are
many benefits staying as an optimist. Optimists have high self esteem, they
remain sans fears, develop a feeling that everything is going well and are capable
of building great interpersonal relations with others on account of their outlook
and positivity. Hence, to become an optimist, follow these seven strategies.
a. Focus on solutions and not on problems.
b. Create slice of time, to feel the gratitude for what you have.
c. Always have the inspiration and dedication to improve upon the current situation.
d. Make a realistic assessment of challenges and try to minimize the obstacles.
e. Appreciate and celebrate your own good deeds and works.
f. Have habits, routines and diets to keep you healthy.
g. Keep smiling.
Story
Once, a weary traveller was walking across a vast desert. His feet burned, his
throat ached, and the endless horizon mocked him with silence. He hadn’t seen
another soul for hours, and every step felt heavier than the last.
As the sun dipped below the dunes, he sat down exhausted, whispering, “I can’t
go any further.”
Just then, an old nomad appeared in the distance, walking with surprising ease,
humming a tune. The traveller shouted, “How do you keep walking in this heat?
Aren’t you tired?”
The old man smiled. “Of course I’m tired,” he said. “But I’ve learned not to stare
at the sand beneath my feet. I look at the next dune, the next patch of shade, the
next shimmer of hope. That’s how the desert becomes a road.”
The traveller frowned. “But what if the hope is an illusion?”
The old man chuckled. “Then at least it carried me forward long enough to find
the real one.”
That night, as they walked together under a blanket of stars, the traveller felt
something shift inside. He realized optimism wasn’t about denying struggle — it
was the quiet choice to keep moving despite it.
When dawn finally broke, painting the sand gold, he smiled.
He wasn’t sure how far he still had to go, but one thing was clear — the desert no
longer looked endless. It looked alive.
Activity
Write down three important optimistic aspirations of yours
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Quote
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without
hope and confidence.”– Helen Keller
Take Away
1. Optimists have high self esteem, they remain sans fears, develop a feeling that
everything is going well and are capable of building great interpersonal relations
with others on account of their outlook and positivity.
2. Follow the seven point strategy to develop optimism.