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Think like an optimist!
The ABCDE of Optimism
Optimists have been shown to live longer, happier, healthier lives and are more successful than pessimists!
The ABCDE of optimism is a simple and effective way to chang negative, pessimistic thinking. Using this method, consciously and deliberately at first will train your mind to instinctively and unconsciously think more optimistically.
Adversity
- The issue that you face:
My friend has not rung me today'
Belief
- The
negative belief generated by the advsersity:
'My friend has not rung me, s/he hates me'
Consequence
- How
you feel as a result:
'I feel awful, friends always leave me'
Disputation
- Challenge
the belief, generating many other reasons for the adversity:
'Perhaps my friend has been too busy'
'Perhaps my friend's phone is broken'
'Perhaps my friend is feeling down and
wants me to ring'
Energise - Notice how the more optimistic options can give you more energy and allow you to feel better!
Based on the work of Martin Seligman, author of Learned Optimism
