Optimism Comes with Action

Each day there are little things that we can do quickly, in-the-moment, to make the next moment a little better and brighter. I call them Power Ups and over the next few weeks, I’ll share some of these tips, practices, and ideas, here.  

Optimism can be a catalyst for good things. Optimistic people usually believe that they can influence positive change, even in difficult situations, and they take steps to do it. That effort alone, often creates more positive outcomes.
For example, optimists generally take better care of themselves because they believe that will make a positive difference in the other areas of their life. They work hard, follow through on goals. But, what researchers now believe, is that optimism is more of a behavior or attitude than innate trait we’re born with.
This means that even pessimists can act optimistically and change their lives for the better. Next time you face adversity, try behaving as an optimist. Notice the challenge, feel the upset, and then pick at least one action you can take that might make the situation better. You don’t have to be a born optimist to reap the rewards of a positive attitude.