Being hopeful is about developing a state of mind that believes we can have a brighter future tomorrow even when things are not looking good today. It’s trusting that God really does have a plan for our lives. He designed a life specifically and uniquely for each one of us and having faith in that is having hope. 

We have to be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Some ideas to practice being hopeful

- look back on past wins

-A good habit to begin is to remind yourself each morning that God loves me. My family loves me. I will help someone feel loved today. Then connect with someone you love. a simple text, phone call, or prayer. This is hope in action and it’s infectious

- make room for quiet time every day and meditate on the good things in your life. Focus on gratitude. Make a gratitude list every morning.

- Believe that God knows you and really does care about how you live your life.

- Know that you have a purpose. Pray to understand it and to seek it out.

- Express your love. Send that text or letter or card and do it often.

- When things are hard, remember “this too shall pass” 

- limit your bad news intake - less media, unfollow or unfriend negative people or accounts who do not align with your values.

- surround yourself with hopeful people. 

- celebrate yourself. literally. confidence and hope go hand in hand. When you make progress and celebrate it, you’ll want to continue moving forward

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