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Hello Reader,

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There are people in our lives - at home and at work - who tend to hold a perspective of hope and possibilities. No matter what problem that they are faced with, they believe wholeheartedly that there might be unexplored paths that will lead to a reasonable outcome. Most of us know these people and are drawn to them for their OPTIMISM and unshakeable resilience.

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What drives optimists? Do they have some secret recipe to always focus on the positive and tune out the negative? How do they continue to be positive in the face of opposition, surrounded by pessimism and accusations of naivete? Are you such an optimist?

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According to research, optimistic people are happier, healthier and more successful. They also tend to gravitate like-minded people towards them. Is optimism the key to building successful teams and a thriving workplace culture? More importantly can optimism be learned or relearned? According to psychologist Martin Seligman, anyone can learn to be optimistic.

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The tumultuous events of the past few years have put tremendous pressure on our collective psyche and made work/life more stressful. If there is a possibility that we can teach our brains to consciously choose positivity and hope, I believe we can all benefit from it.

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How do you practice optimism in your day? Let us know on our social media channels by clicking on the links below:

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Here's our bi-weekly reading list on OPTIMISM:

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​Reasons to be cheerful: optimists live longer, says study - Source: The Guardian

Quick Take: "People who have a rosy outlook on the world may live healthier, longer lives because they have fewer stressful events to cope with, new research suggests. Scientists found that while optimists reacted to, and recovered from, stressful situations in much the same way as pessimists, the optimists fared better emotionally because they had fewer stressful events in their daily lives."

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​How to be More Optimistic - Source: The New York Times

Quick Take: "When you watch the news these days, it’s hard not to be pessimistic — and even harder for some people, depending on genes and socioeconomic status. Yet battling your inner Eeyore can have profound effects. Research suggests that optimists earn more money, have better relationships and even live longer. And the thing is: Optimism can be learned. According to Martin Seligman, “Pessimism is one of the personality traits that’s highly heritable, but also modifiable by specific exercises.” Learn how with these four ways to be more optimistic.

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​The power of optimism in the workplace - Source: Fast Company

Quick Take: "There are three constants in life: change, choice, and principles, according to author Stephen Covey. If optimism is a guiding principle within your company, your teams will be best equipped to tackle unexpected changes with actionable choices that create positive results. And over time, these cumulative positive results build a stronger company—internally for employees and externally for customers, partners, and everyone who interacts with the business."

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​Optimistic Employees Are 103% More Inspired To Give Their Best Effort At Work - Source: The Forbes

Quick Take - "People high in optimism expect that they're going to experience positive and favorable outcomes. But optimism is usually not a passive state; optimists typically expect good things to happen contingent on their active participation. So optimists will actively work to generate well-being for themselves (and often for their friends and colleagues)."

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Ciao,

Stef