637 - Don't be like them (pessimists)

In this episode, I talk about how to be more optimistic by embracing the temporary nature of certain feelings. I talk about a new way to move forward, lighter.My new book "The Opposite of Settling" is out now!Instagram: @case.kenny 

In this episode, I talk about a new definition of faith that will energize you. I talk about the difference between confidence and curiosity.Get your listener bonus: casekenny.com/bookInstagram: @case.kenny 

In this episode, I talk about the research behind "build a life you love and love will meet you there. I talk about why people who build lives they love before entering relationships tend to create relationships that last.Get your listener bonus: casekenny.com/bookInstagram: @cas ... Show More

All optimistic beliefs can be dangerous because they’re so comforting, so easy to accept without asking further questions. Hope often masquerades as optimism when you think things will improve only because the alternative is too scary to contemplate.  Every optimist needs to just ... Show More

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Jamil Zaki from Stanford University about understanding and overcoming hopelessness and cynicism. Discussed in this episode: In what ways does cynicism mimic false hope? (2:24) How do you find hope when you’ve felt hopeless for a long time? (10:08) ... Show More

While optimism is often seen as essential for success, it can actually backfire if it blinds you to reality. In this video, Teal Swan explores how unchecked optimism can sabotage your efforts, limit growth, and damage relationships. Discover how to balance optimism with realism, ... Show More

We live in a culture obsessed with hope. We are trained to believe that being hopeful is the key to success. Stay positive. The sun will come out tomorrow. Keep the faith. But maintaining that kind of blind hope is hard. When our hopes are dashed, we often feel defeated. In a wor ... Show More

In today's episode, we're exploring the topics of optimism, pessimism, and realism. These are different attitudes towards life and the future and can have a massive impact on your happiness and mental health. I go over the definitions and words, discuss some possible be ... Show More

On today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade we talk about not falling into despair or presumption, the difference between optimism and hope and much more. 

In this episode, Kimberly Quinlan shares practical strategies to help you cultivate optimism even when the world feels overwhelming, offering tools to shift your perspective and find hope. What to Expect in This Episode: Learn how acknowledging your struggles can be the first ste ... Show More

If you're a student of history, you know that most things have gotten better for most people over time. But read the news and what do you hear? Pessimism, pessimism, pessimism.  There are several reasons why.  Special thanks to my friends at Readwise -- check out Readwise.IO ... Show More

There are many benefits to being an optimist - particularly when things go wrong in our lives. But we aren't all naturally optimistic, so can we learn to adopt the best and most positive behaviours of born optimists? Through treating New Yorkers caught up in the 9/11 attacks, psy ... Show More