OPTIMISM AND POSITIVE MINDSET

Positive Psychology: How to Develop a Positive Mindset

  • [Lesson] What is a positive mindset?
  • [Lesson] Characteristics and Traits of a Positive Mindset
  • [Lesson] A List of Positive Attitudes
  • [Lesson] Why is a positive attitude considered the key to success?
  • [Lesson] The Outcomes of a Positive Attitude
  • [Lesson] 33 Tips on How to Have & Keep a Positive Mindset in Life and at Work
  • [Lesson] Helping Students to Develop a Positive Attitude Towards Learning and School
  • [Lesson] 46 Activities and Games to Develop Positive Mindset Skills (incl. Group Exercises)
  • [Exercise] Strengths Exploration (Worksheet)
  • [Exercise] Reflection: Gratitude Journal (Worksheet)
  • [Exercise] Reflection: Positive Journal (Worksheet)
  • [Exercise] Protective Factors (Worksheet)
  • [Exercise] Looking Back, Looking Forward (Worksheet)
  • [Exercise] Why I’m Grateful (Worksheet)
  • [Exercise] Positive activities for Behavioral Activation (Worksheet)
  • [Exercise] Positive Experiences (Worksheet)
  • [Exercise] Positive Steps to Wellbeing (Worksheet)
  • [Exercise] Positive Self-Talk/Coping Thoughts Worksheet (Worksheet)
  • [Lesson] 32 Quotes and Affirmations on Positive Mindset/Attitude
  • [Video] Jim Rohn’s A Positive Attitude Attracts Success
  • [Video] Brendon Burchard’s How to Reprogram Your Mind (for Positive Thinking)
  • [Video] Carol Dweck’s TED Talk The Power of Believing That You Can Improve
  • [Video] Shawn Achor’s TED Talk The Happy Secret to Better Work

Recommended Books

  • Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin E. P. Seligman
  • Attitude: Your Most Priceless Possession by Elwood N. Chapman
  • The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor
  • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
  • Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs by March Chernoff and Angel Chernoff
  • Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin E. P. Seligman
  • Mindset: How Positive Thinking Will Set You Free & Help You Achieve Massive Success in Life by Benjamin Smith
  • Hard Optimism: How to Succeed in a World Where Positive Wins by Price Pritchett