Goals

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Hope: Finding the Will and the Way

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Hope: Finding the Will and the Way

According to social scientists, there’s a difference between hope and optimism - one that’s important for our capacity to be resilient. We feel optimistic when we look to the future and believe good things will happen. But we feel hope when we stare into that future, anticipate the positive outcome, and believe we have a role in helping to shape it.

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Choosing Optimism: The Art of the Reframe

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Choosing Optimism: The Art of the Reframe

Cultivating an optimistic mindset is a core part of building resilience. Understanding that we have a choice in how we think about the events that impact us is a powerful tool to shape how we feel, which impacts our actions as well as our physical health.

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Tracking Daily Progress

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Tracking Daily Progress

Working all day with lots of distractions can feel futile, as if you’re not making any progress and not getting things done. However, with a few tips and techniques, you can deliberately track your progress and feel better about accomplishing your goals.

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Embracing a Growth Mindset: I can’t do it. YET!

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Embracing a Growth Mindset: I can’t do it. YET!

When we believe we have the power to develop our capabilities (a growth mindset), we value effort and focus our attention on improvement. By focusing on what we can control, we can grow more resilient in the face of adversity.

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Social connection: Setting the tone for effective virtual teams

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Social connection: Setting the tone for effective virtual teams

Relationships not only bring meaning and joy to our lives, they increase productivity and innovation at work.  In times of uncertainty, and especially when operating virtually, enabling social connection keeps teams strong and resilient.

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WOOP: Achieving the right goals for right now

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WOOP: Achieving the right goals for right now

When we succeed at our goals, it’s usually because we have both the will-power and way-power to achieve them. WOOP is a tool designed to help you quickly figure out what you really want to do, why it’s important, and how to overcome the internal obstacles that might get in the way.

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Self-efficacy: i think i can

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Self-efficacy: i think i can

Self-efficacy is the belief we hold in ourselves and in our own abilities. When we believe our actions have a positive impact, it boosts our confidence and helps us try new things, set new goals, learn new skills, adopt new mindsets, and confront challenges head on - even in challenging times.