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1、1,Choosing Optimism as a Philosophy of Life,A Skills Development Moduleby Michel ListenbergerWEB-WORKSHOP OBJECTIVESTo learn and to recognize the choices we have in adopting optimism as a philosophyTo learn techniques to foster positive relationships,2,Workshop Overview,Optimist Self Assessment Quiz
2、Promise and CommitmentDeveloping Self-EsteemSharing Optimism with OthersYour Unique GiftsYour Mission for a better WorldSample Materials,3,An Introduction to Optimism,OPTIMISM AND PESSIMISMPessimism:“More than at any other time in history,mankind faces a crossroads.One path leads to despair and utte
3、r hopelessness.The other,to total extinction.Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly.”-Woody AllenOptimism:Live a positive life and develop relationships guided by the“Optimist Creed”As Optimists we share a common philosophy and Creed that can lift our spirit,can lift the spirit of others
4、,and can ultimately affect attitudes of all for a better World.The acquisition of“optimism”goes beyond acceptance into any organization.It is a journey,an endeavor to make a choice between optimism and pessimism in every situation we face and with every word we utter.,4,I.Optimist Assessment Quiz Wh
5、ere are you Now?Complete this quiz to assess your personal reaction to situations.,Usually Sometimes SeldomI am in control of my life._My destiny is in my own hands._I set goals for myself._I achieve my goals._I dont abuse chemical substances._I am at my ideal weight._I have a positive mental attitu
6、de._I value the benefits of being optimistic._I greet each new day with anticipation_I see the negatives but choose positives_I dont worry about yesterday_I dont get angry with those close to me_,5,Optimist Assessment Quiz Continued,Usually Sometimes SeldomI am not afraid of what others might say_Ev
7、ery day I welcome new challenges_I see positive solutions in difficult situations_I can see myself achieving the things I want_I learn by my mistakes_I laugh with people,not at them_I know what I can change and what I cannot_I recognize that I have special talents and abilities_I appreciate my frien
8、ds and tell them of their value_I smile when I meet someone_I feel the power of optimism working in my life_I am happy and make other happy_I am making our world a better place to live_Add up your score:2 points for each“usually”,1 point for each“sometimes”0 points for“seldom.”Repeat this Self-Asses
9、sment Quiz in one month for comparison.,6,What is Optimism?,What is Optimism in your view?“the power of positive thinking?”What is the value of Optimism to you and to those around you?What specifically do you like about yourself?,7,II.Choosing Optimism Promise and Commitment,In“Dreams and Deeds”the
10、founders of Optimism made choices:Founders chose our first Optimist Club in Buffalo,NY in 1911Optimist International formed in 1919 Louisville“Optimist Creed”adopted in 1922 in Kansas CityFor each of us life holds many choices.Choices can be as complex as choosing a career or as simple as how we gre
11、et every new day.Upon waking we can face the alarm with a smile,leap out of bed,throw open the window sash and say,“Good morning,God,”or we can curse the alarm,shun the new born sunlight and say,“Good God,its morning.”We can choose optimism or choose pessimism.To emphasize the fact that these choice
12、s may be conscious,pioneers of“Positive Mental Attitude”Napoleon Hill and W.Clement Stone consider the mind as carrying an invisible coin.The letters PMA are emblazoned on one side,and NMA(negative mental attitude)on the other.Choosing“Optimism”is choice,not chance.,8,Pollyanna Optimism,Of course,no
13、t every choice is easy,nor will every choice produce the results you hope simply because you take the positive tact.Pollyanna Optimism expects positive outcomes without regard for practicality.“There is a soft-headed type of thinking from the practical approach that brings success.Some people who be
14、lieve things are getting better feel foolish when things get worse.As a result,they often become disillusioned and cynical.But tough-minded optimists are aware that they live in an imperfect world in which love ends,innocent people are cheated,and sick people die;the true optimist sees the negative
15、possibilities but chooses the positive.”Alan Loy McGinnis in“The Power of Optimism.”,9,Promise Yourself,At one time you chose to be a member of Optimist International.You now have the opportunity to make a deeper commitment adopting and living its principles.You can promise yourself to not only reci
16、te,but to habitually live by the tenets of the“OPTIMIST CREED.”That is why we begin our Creed with“Promise Yourself.”The benefits you gain from our Creed are in direct proportion to your dedication to live by its tenets.“If it is to be,it is up to me!”,10,III.Developing Self-Esteem,Removing Barriers
17、 is part of developing a positive self-esteem.Individually List things that you worry aboutthings that are causing angerthings that you fearthings that are causing trouble in your life,Activity for Letting goWrite on paper a personal worry,fear or trouble that you would like to get rid of right nowN
18、ow fold it and tear it up and throw it away,11,Dont Sit on Your Buts,Language as a barrier“But”is an argument for our limitations and a justification for retreat.Relatives of“But”Couldve,wouldve,shouldve done such and suchSource:Les Brown,Self-Talk CyclesAffirmationsIf you say itYour subconscious mi
19、nd will believe itAnd you will achieve it!Language of AffirmationUse the pronoun“I”Use present tense verbsUse action modifiers,12,Affirmation Exercises,Change this negative“self-talk”to positiveIm no good at remembering names.Every time I talk with him we end up arguing.I dont know whats wrong with
20、me today.I cant seem to control my weight.We tried that before and it didnt work.Write something you would like to achieve in the next few weeks.Write something you would like to achieve in the next few weeksWrite down one or more Affirmations about yourself that will set the stage for the realizati
21、on of this goal.,13,Seeing with the Minds Eye,Visualization or Imaging is the ability to see something in the“minds eye.”“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe,it can achieve”-Napoleon Hill“To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.“Exercises in“Seeing”Writ
22、e a brief statement of the kind of person you would like to be.Close your eyes and picture yourself as that person.,14,Never Give Up!To think only of the best,to work only for the best and to expect only the best.,Persistence moves mountains“If someone told you life was going to be one smooth,easy r
23、ide,Ive got a special announcement;they lied!”Les Brown“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”Thomas Edison,15,Failure Breeds SuccessEvery failure teaches something:the more we fail the more we learn!,Consider Abe LincolnFailed in BusinessDefeated for LegislatureFai
24、led in another businessElected to legislatureSweetheart diedHad a nervous breakdownDefeated for SpeakerDefeated for ElectorDefeated for CongressDefeated for SenateDefeated for Vice PresidentDefeated for SenateELECTED PRESIDENT OF USA!,16,Let the Past Pass,“To forget the mistakes of the past and pres
25、s on the the greater achievements of the future”Learn from our mistakes-remember the lesson but forget the incident“When life knocks you down,you should always try to land on your back because if you can look up,you can get up!”-Les Brown,17,Peace of MindTo be so strong that nothing can disturb your
26、 peace of mind.,The Serenity Prayer:“Lord grant me the courage to change what can be changed,the patience to accept what cannot be changed,and the wisdom to know the difference.”,Make two lists:Things you can change Things you cannot change,18,IV.Sharing Optimism with SynergismTo talk health,happine
27、ss and prosperity to every person you meet,Founding concept was NetworkingMutual support of business and personal“Win-Win”OptimismTraditional confrontation produces a“winner”and a“loser”“Win-Win”looks for circumstances that allow all to win!Stephen Covey,“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”
28、Win-Win ExerciseAn Optimist member is inviting a friend to join his club.Set up a win-win situation for both:How does the friend win?How does the Optimist win?,19,Friendships Reciprocal Empowerment,To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.Exercise:Tell the next three people you
29、see what you like about them.,20,Smile,To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.“You cant get out of life alive.So why not enjoy it and help others to enjoy it as well.”Les Brown,Exercise:Give the next person you see your best smile and hold it for
30、4 seconds!Will they wonder what youve been up to or will they want to know what you know?,“A Smile”by Monica Hunter(age 10)To give a smile means,“Youre O.K.”To get a smile will brighten your day.A smile can turn the world around,Or cheer up someone whos feeling down.And,if you happen to disagree,Jus
31、t give a smile and you will see!,21,Humor as a Healer,Laugh TherapyHumor shows medical resultsExercise:Think of the funniest joke or story that youve heard lately.Tell someone your joke(optional),22,Being Enthusiastic,To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your ownEn
32、thusiasm from Greek root“in God”Showing an Enthusiastic spirit was showing a God-like quality that lived within that persons soulActivity:List the signs of an Enthusiastic person.Can these be learned as part of your behavior?,23,Attitude determines AltitudeIn aviation terminology“Attitude”is the upw
33、ard or downward position of the nose of the aircraft.Altitude is how high the aircraft flies.John Reel,Past International PresidentWith the“wind”of Optimism beneath your wings,you can fly high like an Eagle and“Soar with Optimism”Charles Wiles,Past International President,V.Your Uniqueness Self-Conc
34、eptTo give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.,24,Your Coat-of-Arms,Write down your Current Strengths,talents,skills and assetsWrite down the strengths,skills and abilities you want to developYour Personal Legacy;Write your mission for a better Worl
35、d!,25,Your Mission for a Better World,“This is the true joy in life,the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one”“Will it provide:Ultimate personal fulfillment?Change in the lives of young people?Foster a more caring community?Will it make for a better World?The path of Optimi
36、sm may not always be easy but it can define your worth as an individual,26,The Optimist CreedPromise Yourself-,To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mindTo talk health,happiness and prosperity to every person you meetTo make all your friends feel that there is something in themTo lo
37、ok at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come trueTo think only of the best,to work only for the best and to expect only the best,To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your ownTo forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievemen
38、ts of the futureTo wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smileTo give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize othersTo be too large for worry,too noble for anger,too strong for fear,and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.,27,Choosing Optimism as a Philosophy of Life,Repeat the Self-Assessment Quiz in one month.Compare any changes in attitude or behavior.The End,
