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Hard Optimism: Developing Deep Strengths for Managing Uncertainty, Opportunity, Adversity, and Change
The 12 practices of
Hard Optimism
coach you toward high performance. Based on disciplined research from the field of positive psychology, The scientific evidence is Optimism is a broad-spectrum force of tremendous value to individuals and organizations.
Hard Optimism helps develop the thought patterns that build resilience . . . that serve as a buffer against stress . . . that energize, empower, and enhance performance in virtually all circumstances.
The mental practices described here can make you far more effective. You'll build confidence and creativity to help you take advantage of opportunity or overcome adversity. You'll develop a buffer zone against stress, setbacks, and disappointments. These powerful thought patterns give you staying power and resilience when your future is fogged with uncertainty. Finally, they'll protect your health and overall quality of life.
Regardless of what life leaves on your doorstep today, Hard Optimism positions you to handle it better.
Practices
Control the life-shaping power of your thoughts and attitudesAssess your current level of optimismDevelop the explanatory style of an optimistEliminate the explanatory style that pessimists useRecognize and dispute pessimistic thoughtsUse positive reappraisal to handle problems and disappointmentsMake hope a habitKnow how and when to use negative thinkingPractice gratitude and forgivenessPlay to your signature strengthsGo for flowAct the way you want to feel
Hard Optimism helps develop the thought patterns that build resilience . . . that serve as a buffer against stress . . . that energize, empower, and enhance performance in virtually all circumstances.
The mental practices described here can make you far more effective. You'll build confidence and creativity to help you take advantage of opportunity or overcome adversity. You'll develop a buffer zone against stress, setbacks, and disappointments. These powerful thought patterns give you staying power and resilience when your future is fogged with uncertainty. Finally, they'll protect your health and overall quality of life.
Regardless of what life leaves on your doorstep today, Hard Optimism positions you to handle it better.
Practices
Control the life-shaping power of your thoughts and attitudesAssess your current level of optimismDevelop the explanatory style of an optimistEliminate the explanatory style that pessimists useRecognize and dispute pessimistic thoughtsUse positive reappraisal to handle problems and disappointmentsMake hope a habitKnow how and when to use negative thinkingPractice gratitude and forgivenessPlay to your signature strengthsGo for flowAct the way you want to feel
58 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2025
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