Learning Optimism
“Some people are optimistic by nature, but many of us learn optimism as well. Anyone can learn to be optimistic — the trick is to find purpose in work and life,” says Leah Weiss, Ph.D, a Stanford professor specializing in mindfulness in the workplace. “When we work with purpose or live with purpose, we feel more fulfilled and better equipped to see the glass ‘half full.’”
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🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Enjoy Food, Eat Mindfully
Take the time to taste and enjoy your food. Eating good food can be one of the greatest pleasures in life. However, to really enjoy it, you must choose tasty food (defined by you), eat slowly enough to savor it, and actually pay attention to your meal while you are eating it. To enhance the experience, try “breaking bread” with friends.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Be Spider Like & Build a Web of Connections
Resilience: A Big Benefit of Connecting with Others
Building positive relationships with people can make a difference in how resilient you are. Resilience, the ability to bounce back after stressful situations, is strengthened when you give and receive support. Try to connect with people who have a positive outlook and can make you laugh and help you. The more positive your relationships are, the better you will be able to face life’s challenges.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Self Discovery
My Greatest Strength
Fill in the blanks:
- My greatest strength is ____________.
- My best friend would tell me my greatest strength is ______________.
- I saw my strength in action when I ________________________.
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Smile
I’ll bring a smile to all who pass by today. No exceptions.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Go Ahead, Do It!
Live courageously. Ask yourself, “What would I do if I were not afraid?” Take risks (the fear of rejection is ego-based and limiting.) Expand your comfort zone (it’s normal to be nervous; do it anyway.) Be open to new experiences (live a great life.)
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Jump into a Joyful Flow
The world wants you to be joyous. Everyone who loves you in this world and beyond wants you to succeed. Channel your thoughts to those that empower you to live the life you want.
Be Happy – Smile – Sing – Dance
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ It’s Time for Joy
Free your spirit. Sing, dance, play, stretch, move, make music, create art, breathe, laugh and cry freely.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Dare to Love
Open your heart. Let down the walls you think are protecting you, as they are only limiting you and your connections with others. Open your heart to giving and receiving the love you deserve.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Show Your Inner Critic the Door
Adios Negative Voices
Tell your inner critic to buzz-off, as we are all our worst critics. Let go of judgement and exercise compassion for self and others. Nurture creativity. Dream big. Expand your thinking–the sky is the limit!
