The author reflects on the distinction between optimism and hope, emphasizing that while optimism is a passive belief in positive outcomes, hope is an active pursuit with specific goals. Hope involves agency and action, serving as a powerful motivator to overcome challenges and silence the inner critic.
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Choosing Me: A Pre-Best Self Story
Two important words are the focus — mindful and intentional. Mindfulness is knowing the The Trickster is in all of us, and knowing when he’s at work in my head, and creating space for making choices about response. Taking action with intention is the second important word here. I didn’t know if the experiment would work.
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