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Workplace Consulting, Self Help, Life Coaching.
What is Optimism and why should I care?
Enormous amount of scientific research shows Optimism matters
We all have a tendency toward pessimism.
You can reduce pessimism.
Articles:
Achor, S. (2012) Positive Intelligence. Harvard Business Review.
Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (2014). Dispositional optimism. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 18(6), 293-299.
Macan, T. (2016). Optimism and Pessimism. Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Rasmussen, H. N., Scheier, M. F., & Greenhouse, J.B. (2009). Optimism and Physical Health: A Meta-analytic Review. The Society of Behavioral Medicine. Published online: 27 August 2009
Books:
Achor, S. (2013). Before Happiness.
Kramer, C. (2006). Change the Way you See Everything.
Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
Seligman, M. E. P. (2013). Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being.
TedTalks:
Shawn Achor on Happiness (12:20 mins.)
Martin Seligman on the State of Psychology (21:08 mins.)
Audio:
Hobson, K. (2017). A Brighter Outlook Could Translate to a Better Life. (NPR)
A Brighter Outlook Could Translate to a Longer Life (NPR)
Other Resources:
Authentic Happiness Website – University of Pennsylvania
Resources
Laura Heft, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO of GrowOptimism, LLC.
Grow Optimism
St. Louis, MO
Laura Heft is a behavioral scientist and psychologist who spent over two decades applying the science of human behavior to workplace challenges in Fortune 500 companies. She has extensive experience in behavioral science consulting, leadership, selection/assessment, human resources, and employee & organization development.