The Power of Optimism: Moving Beyond Positivity with Jen El Hage

Alicia welcomes Jen El Hage this week - Art Director, Creative Designer, Arabic Calligrapher, Brand Owner of Jen Tonic, Passionate Traveler & inspiring storyteller.  Jen and Alicia discuss the differences between positivity and optimism and how to overcome fear, doubt, and worry and cultivate an optimistic mindset.  Jen shares her three practices she uses to maintain her optimism and how she's manifested things in her life, despite adversity and challenges. "Optimism is being very realistic. It's acknowledging the situation, how hard it is, but also working hard, setting an intention, finding a solution based on values, and acting upon it." Jen shares incredible stories of growing up in Lebanon, traveling to Central & South America, her surfing journey, and the significance of finding beauty and the learning in every thing.  Episode Resources: Jen El Hage: Instagram / Website Boldly You Podcast: Apple / Spotify Alicia Wolfe: Instagram / Website