A 10-15 minute deep dive into your relationship with optimism

Instructions

This isn't a BuzzFeed quiz. This is an objective examination of how you process the world and what you're going to do about it.

Be honest. Nobody's grading this but you.

Take your time. Some questions might make you uncomfortable. Sit with that discomfort.

Write everything down. Don't just think through the answers—actually write or type them out. There's power in seeing your thoughts on paper.

Part 1: Current State Assessment

Your Optimism Baseline

1. When something goes wrong in your life, what's your immediate reaction?

• "This is fucking terrible and probably won't get better"
• "This sucks, but I'll figure it out"
• "Okay, what can I learn from this?"
• "Everything happens for a reason" (be honest if this is genuine or just what you tell yourself)

2. Complete this sentence: "When I think about my future, I feel..."

Write your gut reaction, then write what you think you should feel.

3. When do you feel most optimistic?

Be specific. Is it when you're around certain people? After certain activities? When you've accomplished something? When you're planning something new?

4. When do you feel most pessimistic?