Welcome to the Habits of an Optimist Course
Course Duration: 50 minutes
What if optimism could be learnt?
Learning to think optimistically could help us experience life in a more positive and uplifting way.
Experts claim that the real difference between optimists and pessimists isn’t in their level of happiness or in how they perceive a situation, but in how they cope.
“Choose optimism, it feels better.”
We encourage you to go through this course with an open mind, focusing on the modules that make the most sense to you.
Which habit will help you be that little bit more optimistic?
Course Narrators featuring:
Each module will include:
- Habits of an Optimist video
- Additional resources – the additional resources are made up of podcasts, books and videos relevant to the habit and will allow you to explore the topic in more depth. These are optional items that are there to support your learning.
- Module Activity – once you complete the module activity, your responses will be sent to you in an email. We encourage you to use these responses as a resource.
What to do:
- Work through each module in visual order
- Watch the video(s), complete the activity and explore the additional resources
As with all learning, take what you need and leave what you don’t.
Things will emerge as you need them, and you can access them as needed.
User Reviews
Ratings and Reviews
Ravza
I am very happy that I found this course by chance, I am grateful to you!!! I would love for the non-English speaking community to be able to join...
Marie
What a great way to bring some more optimism and positivity into my life! A great course to teach or reinforce habits and practices that anyone can introduce into their lives to be happier and more optimistic (And it's FREE!). Thanks to the Centre for Optimism for spreading the positivity!
Anne
I did not know there was a training on optimism (-; this is well done, clear, very actionable, I loved all the modules
Barbara Bates
Lots of research based habits to get into to improve your life with optimism. You can do the course in about an hour and then over time come back and look at the many resources provided.
Amanda Noz
This is a great course made up of 14 different optimism habits and related resources. Easy to consume with an animated video for each habit, insightful questions and interesting narrations. In particular, it is helpful to pick one or two habits that appeal and try that. You can dip in and out as needed or repeat a module for a refresher whenever you want.
Carmel Brown
I found this course to be very informative, not only through the information provided but I also thoroughly enjoyed how it was delivered - through animation. It made the learning so much more fun, and kept me more engaged. Thank you for all of the hints, tips, ideas, advice and the hidden gems I have also taken away with me. Keep up the great work! It is positively optimistic and contagious 🙂
Sandra Busch
Thank you for raising the different areas to be conscious of when trying to improve ones level of optimism and positivity, which is very helpful when one is trying to improve ones own life and make a positive contribution to our community.
Mark Allen
This course was fantastic! It was well presented and easy to understand. It was fun and with great meaningful content. Thank you so much! I will be practicing some of the tips I learned along the way.
BryanMWallace
The best hour you will spend today!
Introduction
Habit 1: Smile like an Optimist
Habit 2: Laugh like an Optimist
Habit 3: Ask yourself ‘What makes you optimistic?’
Habit 4: Think like an Optimist
Habit 5: Ask others ‘what makes you optimistic?’
Habit 6: Daydream like an Optimist
Habit 7: Use the language of Optimism
Habit 8: Write and Share Positive Affirmations
Habit 9: Surround yourself with Optimistic People
Habit 10: Manage your News Intake like an Optimist
Habit 11: Share stories of Hope and Optimism
Habit 12: Forgive like an Optimist
Habit 13: Practice Gratitude like an Optimist
Habit 14: Learn and Innovate like an Optimist
It's so easy to get caught up in the gloom and doom but this course gives you a sense of what you can achieve and how you can free yourself from negativity