Lesson 23 - Optimism
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Quotes:
- "One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself." -- Lucille Ball
- "When it rains, look for rainbows. When it's dark, look for stars." -- Unknown
- "What is hope but a feeling of optimism, a thought that says things will improve? It won't always be bleak [and] there's a way to rise above the present circumstances." - Wayne W. Dyer
- "Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right." -- Unknown
Questions for Discussion and/or Journaling:
- What do you think it means to think positively and be optimistic?
- Do you know anybody who always seems to be thinking positively? What's something you like or admire about them?
- What would you say is one positive habit that you have?
- What is one goal you've mastered in the past? How did you get through the challenging times without giving up?
- What do you think it means to think negatively and be pessimistic?
- What do you think happens to people around us if we are pessimistic?
- Who is one optimistic person who helps you to feel positive about your goals?
- If you were working with a friend and she/he was speaking in a pessimistic way about herself/himself, what could you say?
- What happens when we blame someone else for our mistakes?
- What are 3 things that you can say to yourself when you are feeling down or frustrated?
- Who is the most optimist person you have ever met? How do YOU see their optimism?
- Do you enjoy being with optimist people or do you find them annoying?
- Are you more of an optimist, pessimist or realist? Are you happy with your attitude or would you like to change it?
- Think of a situation where optimism can save you?
- When was the last time you wished you were more optimistic/pessimistic?
- Have ever lost something because of being optimistic/pessimistic?
- Optimistically speaking, what will you be doing in 10 years from now?