How to learn optimism
The ABCDE approach to go from learned helplessness to learned optimism:
- Adversity. Start by describing a recent experience of adversity.
- Belief. Then, write down all the thoughts running through your mind while thinking about this adverse experience.
- Consequence. Now, consider the impact of these beliefs on your feelings and on your behaviour.
- Disputation. It’s time to put your beliefs into perspective.
- Energization: Use the newfound energy from the disputation step to cultivate a more positive outlook on the challenge you are facing.
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