How to Think Like an Optimist – In 5 Easy Steps

An optimistic outlook is life-enhancing. People who automatically tend towards optimism are more likely to be successful in reaching their goals. They enjoy better health, and bounce back from adversity more easily.

If you are an optimist, you see setbacks as temporary, something to be overcome, and even learned from. What's more, you won't blame yourself for defeats, because you see them as due to circumstances or bad luck. You perceive a setback as a challenge which spurs you to try harder.

By contrast, if your outlook is generally pessimistic, you are more likely to feel defeated in the face of adversity. You'll tend to take it personally, to blame yourself for your 'failure', to struggle emotionally, and even to suffer from depression.

This practical book will lead you through five exercises to retrain your thinking. You'll learn how to use optimistic thinking strategically, using proven skills to give you more choices. You'll see possibilities, rather than limitations, and opportunities, rather than obstacles. Your confidence will grow as you achieve more of your goals.

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This practical book will lead you through five exercises to retrain your thinking. You'll learn how to use optimistic thinking strategically, using proven skills to give you more choices in life and at work.