By Dr. Russ
Obama Shares Optimism
President Obama got it right for optimism when he said: “We can’t control when or where a terrible storm may strike, but we can control how we respond to it,” regarding the storm-related death and destruction thr…
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Obama Teaches Optimism in Response to Tornadoes, Destruction and Death
Work So Hard – Then Have to Wait – "Bussters"
By Dr. Russ
Monday is Dr. Russ Busster Day. Today, I am going to share some thoughts about how to “Busst-Up” some of my own worries for the rest of the week.
From 8am until 1:30 PM today, I was involved in an event called a “Spe…
Work So Hard – Then Have to Wait – “Bussters”
By Dr. Russ
Monday is Dr. Russ Busster Day. Today, I am going to share some thoughts about how to “Busst-Up” some of my own worries for the rest of the week.
From 8am until 1:30 PM today, I was involved in an event called a “Spe…
Optimism in the Face of Social Rejection
By Dr. Russ
How can we help a 26 year old female restore optimism and belief in her own self-worth after her boyfriend of 7 years has rejected her? For purposes of this post, I am going to call her Olivia.
For today’s message, I build upon …
Is the Luck of an Optimist Like the Luck of the Irish?
By Dr. Russ
What is the answer to the question posed in the title?
Chance, fortuitous events often create the impression of luck. Optimists focus on the CAN control’s of life, not the CAN’T controls. Psychologists view the belie…
Rebellion in the Middle East: A Fight for Dignity, Self-Worth and Optimism
**Special Note: Normally the Optimism Tip of the Week appears on Wednesday. Well, we’re changing it up this week! Look for Jackie’s Tip of the Week video tomorrow!! Thanks!**
By Dr. Russ
I, like I believe most Americans are, am in a state of awe and in…
The Ten Staminas of Optimism
By Dr. Russ
What is a STAMINA? It is like a rod, a pole or a pillar. It is different from a principle because a principle is akin to the foundation upon which the rod, pillar, or pole stands. The Thirteen Core Principles of Optimism provide…
Make Ten New Year’s Resolutions to Become More Optimistic in 2011
By Dr. Russ
Most of you are finalizing or beginning to implement your New Year’s Resolution list this first week of January. The most common resolutions are about weight loss, fitness, health, wellness and spending less. Why not make your N…
12 Things You Can Control Right Now for Weight Loss and Improved Health
By Dr. Russ
I often say that optimists focus on what they CAN control. Sometimes that is easier said than done, particularly as we try to stick to our New Years Resolutions. Obesity is a nationwide health problem in the US, from the very yo…