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Feb 2025
15m 27s

421 How to Be Optimistic (in a Scary Wor...

KIMBERLEY QUINLAN, LMFT
About this episode

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 step toward optimism.

  • Discover the power of connecting with others who are working to make a positive difference.

  • Find out how focusing on what you can control can shift your mindset.

  • Hear a personal story about how taking responsibility in relationships transformed Kimberly’s outlook.

  • Get practical tips for spotting acts of kindness and beauty in your everyday life.

  • Understand why optimism is a practice and how you can start cultivating it today.

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