Burnout Prevention – Skill #2: Cultivate an optimistic mindset.

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Can you describe what success and setbacks look like for you? Have you thought through potential setbacks and what mitigations you can put in place today to reduce the likelihood of them occurring?

Having an optimistic mindset at work will pay dividends over time. And according to Martin Seligman, we can learn to cultivate a positive perspective towards ourselves, our lives, and others. If you’re interested in learning more, you can take The Optimism Test at the University of Pennsylvania’s research website, www.authentichappiness.org. You will find it under the Questionnaires tab.

For more information, read this Harvard Business Review article The Financial Upside of Being an Optimist

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