Why being an optimist isn't enough in 2021

With 2020 soon behind us, many people may be feeling optimistic about the future. “We’ll have a COVID vaccine soon! 2021 is going to be better!” And while having those positive and optimistic thoughts are great and should be encouraged, they aren’t enough.

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Michelle Carlyle
Minimising anxiety even during a pandemic

A little over a month ago, we were all going about our daily lives as usual. Going to work, sports, shopping centres, cinemas, and cafes. I was able to visit my mum in her residential aged care environment.

As of today, we’re well over half a million confirmed cases of Coronavirus (that we know about) globally and we’re heading towards one million way too fast. Lockdowns are in place globally, businesses aren’t surviving, job losses are mounting, and our daily routines have changed overnight.

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Michelle Carlyle
Checklist: Everyday Positives

It’s pretty easy to spot the negative stuff. We go about our day buzzing from one thing to another. Not much time is spent looking out for those positive moments. When we do notice them, we quickly forget them and move on to the next dot point on our daily list of bullet points.

But you can change that.

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Michelle Carlyle
Ten Tips For Thriving In The Next Decade

When you reflect on the last year, or the last decade, how do you feel?

Have you been thriving or merely surviving? If it’s been a struggle, then the chances are your Thrive Quotient is low. Your Thrive Quotient measures a number of components of your mindset including specific beliefs, thinking styles, self and social confidence, and attitude.

Here are ten things that thriving people, those with a high Thrive Quotient, do every day.

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Michelle Carlyle