Russ Linden, a management educator and author who specializes in organizational change,  presented a timely program on “How to Retain Optimism During These Troubling Times” He shared that optimism  is a state of mind that is;
–hopeful about the future
–focuses on the positive side of things
–believes you can make good things happen

Optimists live longer, have better physical and mental health, recover faster from illness, are more resilient, have a better sense of well-being and are more engaged at work. Optimists inspire others.

Balanced optimism is best when optimism is balance with realism.

How can you promote Optimism in yourself?
1) reflect on things that bring you down and seek alternatives
2) reframe!
3) connect with peoples and activities that give you energy…positive energy.
4) be forgiving if yourself and others…
Give up perfectionism
5) keep the focus on your …keep the main thing the main thing
6) see attitude as a Choice

Final thoughts on balanced optimism:

Success isn’t final.
Failure isn’t fatal.
It’s the courage to continue that counts!
— Winston Churchill

Embracing Optimism In Uncertain Times