Cultivating Optimism

Optimism can be learned. Utilizing the Ellis ABC Model, we can learn how to respond differently to adversity by talking ourselves through defeat.Adversityo   The event that happenso   Example: “I have a flat tire.”Beliefo   How the adversity is interpretedo   Example: My response is, “I always have bad luck, why does this happen to me?”Consequenceso   Feelingso   Actionso   Example: “You feel hopeless, angry, grouchy, yelling at your spouse in the car.”The ABC method is how we redirect the pessimistic attitudes we all have. How can we be proactive daily to build muscles of optimism, so it is more natural for us to respond positively in thought & action to diverse events? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe