Optimism is ‘the quality of being full of hope and emphasising the good parts of a situation, or

it is the belief that something good will happen’. It is a proactive mindset that motivates you
to take action and try to make situations better instead of accepting failure or dwelling on the
negative.

positive emotions are likely to have lower blood pressure. There are numerous other health
benefits that come from having an optimistic mindset such as a stronger immune system,
prevention of chronic disease, lower cortisol levels (stress hormone) and much more.

Surround yourself with positivity.

Surrounding yourself with positive and cheerful people will have a tremendous influence on
your life. Not only will their positivity be contagious, but they will inspire you to work harder
and learn from your mistakes. By observing how they react and respond to difficult situations,
you will learn how to have a positive outlook on life. Additionally, they will not be threatened
by your success, instead, they will motivate you to be your best self.

Focus on how you can improve rather than the problem.

When faced with negative situations such as a failed assignment, it is important to focus on
methods of improvement instead of accepting failure and dwelling on the negative. Seeing
mistakes as opportunities to better yourself is the first step to an optimistic mindset.

Try to motivate others.

Another way that you can build an optimistic mindset is by motivating others. It can often be
much easier to motivate others than it is to motivate yourself. The advice that you give to
your peers to motivate or uplift their spirits may be the same advice you turn to when a similar
situation arises. Chances are, the same friends that you helped in their time of need will be
there to motivate you and keep your optimistic mindset in check.

Focus on your success.

If you find yourself upset or feeling down about a setback, try to remember previous
experiences in which you persevered and how you recovered from them. If you were able to do
it once, there is no doubt that you can do it again. Appreciating and celebrating your
accomplishments and goals will show you that you have potential and that you will be able to
overcome any obstacle in your path.

Believe in yourself.

The most important thing that you can do to have a more optimistic mindset is to believe in
yourself and your abilities. Everyone learns differently and has different views on what
constitutes success; everyone’s journey is unique. Give yourself the time that you need and
trust that you will succeed in the end. If you believe in yourself and work towards your goals,
you will eventually reach them.

Should I be more of an optimist?

Life is not easy, and it most definitely is not fair. You will live a healthier and happy life if you
focus on the positive aspects of it and try to improve on your mistakes. At FDM Group, we are
driven to succeed in a professional environment and this success is not possible without the
optimism and motivation of our employees. We believe that motivating your employees is the
first step to succeeding in any work environment.