We begin by asking, “What does it mean to”:
1. Always look for and find the positive view?
2. Awake to new possibilities every morning and every moment of every day?
3. …
Tag Archive: optimism blog
Stamina for Finding and Taking the Bold Perspective to Life’s Problems and Challenges
Learn Optimism Skills from Hurricane Irene
By Dr. Russ,
Hurricane Irene has blown up the East Coast and has left its damage behind; some damage worse than expected and some not as bad. Lives were lost and the total loss of life is still to be determined. Power outages and flooding a…
Overcome Decision Fatigue
Have you ever had to make so many decisions at one time, that by the end of it you just feel exhausted, as if you can’t even imagine making one more choice?
In today’s Podcast of Optimism, we chat about a new study that proposes there is such a thing a…
What is Willpower and How Does it Differ from Optimism Stamina?
By Dr. Russ,
My mother used the term willpower a lot. She ingrained in my belief system that just about anything was possible with enough willpower. Her definition of willpower was the mental mindset to stick with something to the end, to t…
The Curious Case of Mr. B: The Ultimate Act of Optimism?
By: Jackie Monroe
I came across this heart-wrenching story the other day about a mysterious dog that turned up in he driveway of a Washington man. Attached to the dog’s collar was a bone-shaped capsule that held a hand-written note, describing wh…
Is Libya an Example of Another Impossible Dream Come True?
By Dr. Russ
Are you paying attention to Libya? I am. That’s right, as an optimist I am saying here is another example of an “Impossible Dream” coming true. Yes, and I can already hear the pessimists ranting and ravin…
Cultivate Your Impossible Dreams with White Nile Faith
If the impossible dream is the seed of an optimistic moment, how do you cultivate it so that it grows and bears fruit?
Cultivating the seed with White Nile Optimism
Any farmer will tell you that cultivation requires stamina to stay the course du…
Audio Optimism: More Inspiration from Kirk Cousins
This week on our Podcast of Optimism, we revisit the topic of entitlement vs. privilege thanks to a recent article in the Washington Times comparing “role model opposites” Kirk Cousins and the cast of Jersey Shore.
Nearly 6.5 million 12-34 year olds tu…
Optimism Stamina for Major Life Crises
Earlier this week we talked of building optimism stamina for the impossible dream and the mundane of life. Today we offer up some optimism stamina strategies for dealing with the major life crises that, unfortunately, all too many of us will face…
The Ebony Duo: Ever Inspiring Optimism
Jackie’s puppy Jasper and Dr. Russ’s puppy Sofie have been with us at the office just over a month now.
They’ve grown in size, strength, and personality. We have come to realize just how much they inspire us to be optimistic, loving, and selfless…