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Hope vs. optimism, wishful thinking, & wanting

Hope vs. optimism, wishful thinking, & wanting

  • Optimism is a positive attitude about a future event where we expect life to work out well and as expected. Hope is more realistic where we recognize that life may not work out as planned, but we still have a positive expectancy of things coming out fine.
  • Wishing is a passive general want or desire. But hope is a an active process, a commitment to seek future outcomes.
  • Wanting or wishing is more about outcomes with very low possibility of occuring. Whereas hope can evoke a future-oriented desire to achieve a goal.

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- Charles Snyder

"A rainbow is a prism that sends shards of multicolored light in various directions.

It lifts our spirits and makes us think of what is possible.

Hope is the same – a personal rainbow of the mind....

- CHARLES SNYDER

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What is hope?

What is hope?

  • Hope is more than just a state of mind; it is an action-oriented strength.
  • According to hope researcher Dr. Charles Snyder, from a 'doing' poitn of view, hopefulness is a life-sustaining human strength comprised of clear idea of valuable goals, the capacity t...

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Barriers to hope

Barriers to hope

  • Experiences & emotions when it's clear that outcome of a situation can no longer be controlled.
  • Inability to bring about a change that we desire in our life.
  • Absence of support or a solid support network.

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4 Ideas to maintain hope

4 Ideas to maintain hope

  • Hope map to develop a clear view of expectations and barriers en route. It helps move efficiently towards goals. And on completion, creates a sense of confidence, energy, & excitement. 
  • Hope journal is an effective tool to improve wellness, foster gr...

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8 Benefits of Having Hope

8 Benefits of Having Hope

  1. Greater physical and psychological well-being, superior performance, improved self-esteem, and enhanced relationships.
  2. Better stress management. Hopeful people are more ...

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Common Ideas About Hope

  • Hope and optimism. Optimism is a positive attitude about a future event that is probable while being hopeful is more realistic. A hopeful individual recognizes that life may work out differently, but continues to remain positive.
  • A potential pitfall of hope...

The Herth Hope Index (HHI)

HHI is developed to measure a total, non-time oriented sense of hope.
The Herth Hope Index consists of three dimensions:

  • Temporality and future - creating goals and a positive outlook on life and not a fear of the future.

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