Discuss some of the strategies for building optimism
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
• Notice when things go right. When something works out for the better, take note. Recognizing when things go well will show you the likelihood of positive outcomes.
• Learn from mistakes. Everybody fails to reach a goal at some point. That doesn't mean that failure will happen again next time. Learn from what happened, and decide what you'll do differently in the future.
• Challenge negative thoughts. Are you really that hopeless at something? Is there truly no way to fix a problem? Chances are that things are not as bad as they seem.
• Avoid absolutes. Thinking about yourself or the challenges you face in black-and-white terms usually isn't helpful or realistic. Few things in life are all good or all bad.
• Avoid doom scenarios. Don't assume that because you flunked the test, you'll fail the course, won't get into grad school, and your life will be ruined. Instead, cut the film with a "but": "Okay, I flunked this one test, but . . . I can talk to the instructor about ways to make up some points."
• Give yourself time. When you are first hit with a disappointment, it's not always easy to step back and modify your thoughts. Take time to feel what you feel. Talk with friends, exercise, get some sleep. Then go back to these tips, and practice, practice, practice.
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