What are the characteristics of hopeful people? They have strategies for living their lives; are motivated; have belief in themselves, a higher power or others; feel personal power; regulate their mood; have impulse control; practice good self-care; maintain good health.
The characteristics of a Hopeful Brain include restraint, emotional regulation; have low stress on the body and mind; show a high level of social intelligence; exhibit positive emotions.
How to cultivate hope? Teach mastery; validate strengths; break free of imprisoning beliefs; make good decisions; deal well with emotionally challenging relationships or know when to walk away.