Model Optimism from "summary" of Building Self-Esteem and Confidence in Yourself and Your Child by Catherine E. Rollins
Model Optimism is a useful tool to help you and your child develop positive self-esteem and confidence. It encourages you to focus on the good things about yourself, and helps you cultivate an attitude of optimism and positivity.- Modeling optimism allows others around you to see the positives of living a positive life, inspiring them to adopt similar attitudes.
- Being optimistic helps to improve your outlook and attitude on life, enabling you to make better decisions and live a more fulfilling lifestyle.
- Believe in yourself and recognize your self-confidence even if it’s hard at times - this is key to sustaining an upbeat viewpoint.
- Aim to focus on the brighter side of situations to create an example that will reflect onto those around you.
- Positivity breeds accomplishment and if we all strive to think positively then success should ensue.
- Make seeing the silver lining a habit – often times trying to search for solutions as opposed to only dwelling on the negatives can be extremely rewarding.
- When faced with challenges in life, try to stay resilient by questioning how you can use difficult moments as an opportunity to learn and grow.
- Use calming techniques such as deep breathing or meditating when feeling overwhelmed to refocus your attention to the goals ahead.
- Spend time surrounding yourself with encouraging company who believe in they same principles as yourself.
- Keep an open mind so that you are willing to be adaptive to different ideas and possibilities which could lead to progress.
