Have you considered optimism as a way of thinking? It is when you position yourself positively, resulting in the course that you take moving forward. Practicing optimism means that you believe and expect things will turn out well, and have the expectation of positive results.

Optimism is a skill that everyone can learn and practice at a high level, and yet it is often overlooked as absolutely essential to effective leadership and successful outcomes. There are a specific set of thought patterns associated with optimism. If you focus on positives, you will get more positives. If you focus on negatives, you will get more negatives. The data that supports this is now comprised of many thousands of research papers. These conclude that optimists are not only healthier and live longer, but also are more productive, successful, and more likely to achieve their goals. They are hefty promises, but worth pondering, and might lead you to making a shift towards greater optimism because the rewards are so great. Who can possibly argue against health, longevity and productivity?