7 Decisions of High Hope People

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  Research from the book Learned Hopefulness: The Power of Positivity to Overcome Depression, has shown that people with high hope were found to make different, deliberate choices than their low-hope counterparts. They learn not to view negativity and uncertainty as obstacles. Instead, they make these 7 decisions.

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  1. Rather than see things as fixed and unchangeable people with high hope see possibilities. They focus on what opportunities or challenges can come from a difficult circumstance.

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  2. High hope people intentionally focus on beauty, benefits, and blessings instead of concentrating on the negative.

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  3. People who score higher on measures of hope cultivate positive emotions such as gratitude and kindness. They make a point to not fall prey to habits of negative thinking.

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  4. People low in hope tend to give more attention to weaknesses. High hope individuals concentrate their effort on using their strengths and spotting the strengths of others.

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  5. Creating challenging goals is the trademark of high hope people. Goal setting and recalibration of goals is how they keep from feeling disengaged and unchallenged.

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  6. The drive for people with high hope comes from an understanding of meaning in their life. They are motivated by a sense of purpose and a reason for living.

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  7. Those low in hope often choose isolation while those with high hope make choices that cherish and nurture connection with others.

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