Hope Habits Blog

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My 10 Favorite Quotes on Hope

Hope is fascinating because it is the only positive emotion that requires the presence of negativity or uncertainty to be activated. This makes it ferociously unique, and the new science and theories about how hope works is changing fields of study, in medicine, psychology, therapy, education, meditation, and the science of longevity. Hope is essential to understanding well-being. Here, in no particular order, are ten of the most inspiring quotes on hope I’ve collected.

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Character Strengths Are Your Hidden Superpowers

Character strengths—including hope—are power sources that are free, available on demand, universal, creative, and innate. They are within us always, yet are often dormant and waiting to be turned on. 

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Act Your Way Out of the Depression Trap

We don’t just have thinking traps—we also have acting traps. Learn how negative acting traps work against us, and how we can act “as if” something positive has already happened to help us shift into the outcomes we want.

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How to Climb Out of Anxiety and into Genuine Purpose

Anxiety of life’s various tasks and responsibilities can get in the way of our sense of hope and purpose. But there’s a way to reconnect with our why to reinvigorate our ambition and shift our perspective.

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Why do we sometimes get stuck in our negative thoughts?

In many ways, the condition of being human sets us up for negative thinking. The good news is that it’s natural. The bad news is getting stuck in our negative thinking can cause depression and other issues. By understanding how this works, we can shift our thinking to hopefulness.

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