Optimism is a skill that we have to develop over time, and it is not simply about thinking positive, or being blind to the negative.

How then do we 'train' our optimism?

Here is one exercise we covered in the episode, which you can try for yourself! When you go through something bad, ask yourself these three questions: Is it really just you? Is it really everything? And is it really permanent?

How does it help? And what else could we do if we find ourselves stuck feeling low?

Listen now to learn about positive action habits and Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) that you can practice to build a psychologically healthier you.

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