{"id":4233,"date":"2016-03-24T07:00:11","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theexecutivehappinesscoach.com\/?p=4233"},"modified":"2018-10-02T13:36:40","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T17:36:40","slug":"act-happy-week-day-4-act-like-an-optimist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theexecutivehappinesscoach.com\/2016\/03\/act-happy-week-day-4-act-like-an-optimist\/","title":{"rendered":"Act Happy Week, Day 4: Act Like an Optimist"},"content":{"rendered":"

The focus of Act Happy Week is to educate the public about purposeful actions you can take to create chemical shifts in your body that drive Positive Emotions. Here is today\u2019s exercise:<\/em><\/span>
\n\"it<\/p>\n

Day 4: Act Like an Optimist<\/span><\/div>\n

Pessimists look to the future and expect things to go wrong, while Optimists look to the future and expect things to go well.<\/strong>
\nWho\u2019s right? Of course, they both are.<\/strong> The world will show up tomorrow with awe-inspiring events, brilliant moments of peace and joy\u2026 AND in some places terrible things will happen to good people and people will have reason to cry.
\nRemember that the media feed you the bad stuff<\/strong> and never point out that most of the planet is at peace and that, despite hardships, most people, most of the time, feel hopeful about tomorrow.<\/p>\n

To act like an optimist:<\/span><\/div>\n

Respond positively to questions.<\/strong> When people ask how you are, reply, \u201cFabulous!\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m quite well, thank you!\u201d or even, \u201cI\u2019m happy!\u201d Notice how your mood will shift upward.
\nSeek the better explanation.<\/strong> For example, if the sky is grey and overcast, remember that means you\u2019ll have access to more fresh water soon.
\nThere\u2019s always tomorrow.<\/strong> Little Orphan Annie reminds us that no matter the troubles today, tomorrow will be better. Remember that especially when you eat the last bit of dark chocolate in the house. Tomorrow, you can find more.<\/em><\/p>\n

In the Workplace<\/span><\/div>\n

People look to their leaders for signals about the future.<\/strong> Watch the words you use, and strive to describe a vision for your team or company that is inclusive, engaging, and hopeful. In crisis, be realistic about the troubles yet remind people that \u201cwe will get through this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Remember: Leadership is not about a title<\/span> \u2013 anyone can be a leader who inspires others through their words.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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