Episode #177: Being a Tough Minded Optimist Featuring Elizabeth Louis
“You know, optimism is directly connected to how easy it is for you to trust a person and how much hope you have. So a lot of times people are more fear based in their thinking they're more focused on like, what what they don't want to have happen, versus being more faith based.”
Elizabeth Louis
Coach | Therapist | Mentor
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Being a tough-minded optimistic person is about having a positive outlook on life while also being resilient and adaptable in the face of challenges. It means having the courage to face difficult situations head-on, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude even in the face of adversity.
There are many benefits to being a tough-minded optimist. For one, it can help you to stay motivated and focused on your goals, even when things get tough. It can also help you to maintain a sense of perspective, and to see challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
So how can you develop a tough-minded optimistic mindset? Here are some tips:
1. Focus on the positive: Instead of dwelling on the negative aspects of a situation, try to focus on the positive. Look for the opportunities and silver linings, and try to maintain a sense of gratitude for the things that are going well.
2. Practice resilience: Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges. To develop resilience, focus on building your coping skills, such as problem-solving, stress management, and self-care.
3. Learn from failure: Failure is a natural part of life, and it can be a valuable learning opportunity. When you experience failure, take the time to reflect on what went wrong, and how you can improve in the future.
4. Surround yourself with positivity: Surrounding yourself with positive people and influences can help to reinforce your optimistic mindset. Seek out relationships and activities that make you feel energized and inspired.
5. Cultivate a growth mindset: A growth mindset is the belief that you can always improve and develop your skills and abilities. Instead of feeling limited by your current circumstances, focus on the potential for growth and improvement.
In conclusion, being a tough-minded optimist is about maintaining a positive outlook on life while also being resilient and adaptable. By focusing on the positive, practicing resilience, learning from failure, surrounding yourself with positivity, and cultivating a growth mindset, you can develop a tough-minded optimistic mindset that will help you to thrive in all areas of your life.
“A lot of times people are more fear based in their thinking they're more focused on like, what what they don't want to have happen, versus being more faith based and what you do want to see happen and if you just take a second faith and fewer equal in substance because neither one has happened yet. You have to start to develop the best case scenario and really having an attitude of expectation that things are going to go well for you.”
Elizabeth Louis has a keen expertise in human behavior, psychology, & neuropsychology, which has allowed her to be a mentor, coach, and therapist to quickly create psychological safety & trust, empowering her clients to achieve the radical transformation they are after. She’s walked alongside professional athletes, high performing entrepreneurs, STEM companies, and Fortune 50 employees worldwide.
Elizabeth joins Audley on The Audacious Living Podcast to discuss the process to becoming a tough minded optimist, how to become your own fly on your own mental wall and the hazards of thinking traps.
Check out the list of top 17 negative thinking traps that hold us back from reaching our potential.
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