Got Optimism? Take this Quiz and Find Out

by Tom Terez

For each numbered item below, score a 1 if you AGREE with the statement -- and a 0 if you DISAGREE. Total your numbers for all ten statements to come up with a final score ranging from 0 to 10.

1. People make their own luck.

2. Hard work pays off.

3. Honesty really is the best policy.

4. Tough times are temporary.

5. Challenges bring out the best in people.

6. There is much to be grateful for.

7. The world is generally a friendly place.

8. My co-workers are capable people.

9. I have control over my future.

10. My best days are ahead of me.

If you score a perfect 10, set up shop as an optimism coach. You've got what it takes! If you score between 7 and 9, you're a strong optimist as well, and it's likely you strengthen the attitudes of people around you. Keep it up.

If you end up with a score ranging from 4 to 6, you're on the fence, tipping between optimism and pessimism. But you have enough of a positive perspective to make further progress. Be more conscious of your response to daily situations. Avoid generalizing situations as "all bad" or personalizing them as "my fault." See the article directly below for important advice.

If you rate from 0 to 3, well, there's work to be done. Read the next article for positive ideas, and start taking action right away.

SOURCE: BetterWorkplaceNow.com and TomTerez.com
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