Cultivating Aspiration in Your Life
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on July 08, 2014 The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination, and the energy to get started. – Norman Cousins, American journalist. What do you do when you're faced with an obstacle? Do you soon give up, or do you persist, and actively look for ways to work around it? If you can usually find another path to your goals, you probably have a hopeful outlook on life. According to positive psychologist Charles Richard "Rick" Snyder (1944-2006), hopeful thinkers achieve more, and are physically and psychologically healthier than less hopeful people. This article looks at Snyder's Hope Theory, and how it can help you achieve your goals. It also explores strategies that you can use to take a positive approach when times get tough. About the Theory Snyder was fascinated by the concepts of hope and forgiveness. Throughout his career, he published six books about Hope Theory, and 262 articles about the impact that hope can have on aspects of life such as health, work, education, and personal meaning. Hope Theory argues that there are three main things that make up hopeful thinking: 1. Goals – Approaching life in a goal-oriented way. 2. Pathways – Finding different ways to achieve your goals. 3. Agency – Believing that you can instigate change and achieve these goals. Snyder characterized hopeful thinkers as people who are able to establish clear goals, imagine multiple workable pathways toward those goals, and persevere, even when obstacles get in their way. The Importance of Hope It's a simple fact of life that even the best laid plans can go astray. Whatever talent or skill you may possess, hope is the state of mind that helps you navigate life's twists and turns, and keeps you moving forward when times are tough. Continued: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/sny... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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