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Optimism, Resilience, and Grit is the antidote to Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt during COVID-19

 
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For a number of years, I have been teaching and speaking about positive psychology - specifically Optimism, Resilience, and Grit. As we look at the world today, with people working to overcome both economic and health disparities caused by COVID-19, optimism, resilience, and grit are the key skills to fight fear, uncertainty, and doubt!

Optimism is the belief that one will generally experience good outcomes - that things will work out for the best. Those who are optimists have many benefits including living to age 100, taking fewer sick days, and feeling happier. 

Optimism can be strengthened by being a positive forward thinker, having gratitude, and smiling more.   

Resilience is our ability to bounce back during times of challenge. Benefits to resilience include a lower rate of depression and greater satisfaction in life.  

You can build resilience by taking decisive action, taking care of yourself, and mainlining a hopeful outlook.  

Grit is a focus on long-term goals through passion and perseverance. Grit has been found to be a key differentiator with high performers.

Grit can be strengthened by investing in adopting a growth mindset and asking for support.

These skills can be learned and strengthened at any time, no matter your age!  

As you work to sustain your success, both at work and at home, try practicing and strengthening your Optimism, Resilience and Grit.

Or check out my new digital learning course OPTIMISM, RESILIENCE, AND GRIT: SUSTAINING SUCCESS AT WORK AND HOME! 

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About the Author:
Sarah Scala is a senior talent management leader and executive coach with 20+ years of experience providing organization development, change management, and leadership development solutions for diverse global and local industries. She is a collaborative consultant, coach, and educator supporting performance transformation of executives, leaders, and teams. Sarah is a methodical, results-driven leader recognized for helping clients reach their highest potential, increase revenue, reduce turnover, elevate business profitability, build competencies, and improve performance.

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