>> Why We Have This Emotion
Hope helps us continue in our efforts, even in the face of uncertainty. It opens us up to new opportunities, to making new friends, and to working persistently toward goals that we value.
◎ What to do in the moment
Good Ideas
- Name the desired outcome
- Break goals into realistic milestones
- Ground hope in observable evidence
- Write a small step toward that future
- Track and review progress regularly
- List resources and allies you have
- Encourage others along the way
Bad Ideas
- Rely on good vibes alone
- Engage in magical thinking
- Dismiss doubts as “negativity”
- Trust miracles instead of planning
- Let backup plans kill optimism
- Overinvest on sheer optimism
- Mistake hope for certainty