Why increase your optimism?

Optimism is one of most important emotional intelligence skills that you can develop. Being optimistic is not about being jolly, or seeing the world through rose-tinted spectacles, rather, it is about being open to possibility, and believing that there is a solution, even when you don't know what it is.

Our brains are primed for survival, leading us to have a negative bias, tuning into anything that may be a potential threat. Consequently, our instinctive responses are linked to our short term protection and 'survival' instead of our long term objectives and 'thriving'. 

Being more optimistic will help you to:

• Build better relationships;
• Collaborate more effectively; and 
• Be more innovative.

As a result you will improve your productivity, health & well-being and performance. And the best bit - you will enjoy the journey!

Note: To create a new habit it is recommended to repeat an action consistently for at least 21 days 

How it works...

This challenge is run on WhatsApp using the broadcast feature. Emails get lost in inboxes and people engage better on their phones.

To protect you from receiving spam emails I will only be able to add you to the challenge if you have added me to your mobile phone contact address book. Please be assured that I will not share your details, or use them for any other purpose, without your permission.

Step 1: Register - use the form above to provide your details confirm your permission 

Step 2: Update your contacts I will send you a welcome text - when you receive it please add me to your contacts (Lisa Allen at Islanda 07815 934216)

Step 3: Get positive! When the challenge starts you will receive a daily text with a short scenario designed to feel challenging. Your mission is to come up with 3 positives, or opportunities, in response to that scenario.

Example: You are stuck in a traffic jam. 3 positives could be - You can listen to your favourite music/podcast, you have some time to yourself, you learn about traffic issues for future route planning

Do you feel in need of some positive inspiration?

Subscribe to the challenge and notice how much better you feel.

You can't always change the situation, but you can always change how you think and respond to it - this will help you do just that.