First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/balanced-positivity/ If you have been following our blog at SureHope over this past year, you have probably been showered with guidance and advice on positive thinking and some of the virtues of positivity: Gratitude, Hopefulness, Curiosity, Happiness,…
The Benefits of Positive Thinking
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-benefits-of-positive-thinking/ How many times have we heard the familiar phrases,” “You are what you eat” or “Look at the glass half full instead of half empty.” Both imply that positive thinking influences one’s ability to have a…
Avoiding Gratitude Clichés
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/avoiding-gratitude-cliches/ The fall season comes with its many clichés on its own, does it not? Pumpkin spice everything, sweater weather, and if you live in the south, kids dressed up for pumpkin patch photos in cold weather…
The Unseen Force of Hope
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-unseen-force-of-hope/ There is a hidden engine that drives us forward. Without it, we falter and lose momentum. It serves as the basis for motivation and achievement, but more importantly, for enduring hardship. That engine is hope. It…
Developing Grit
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/developing-grit/ Grit. What is it? Why is it important? What does it take to develop it? According to Angela Duckworth, a psychologist who has heavily researched the topic, grit is “applying focused attention, resilience, perseverance, and dedication…