Hello and Happy Saturday Reader,
Have you ever wondered what separates fleeting wishful thinking from genuine, energizing hope?
Psychologists have identified a key element: agency - the belief that your actions can meaningfully influence outcomes. This sense of agency is what transforms passive optimism into active hope that drives real change.
In this seventh video, we explore psychologist C.R. Snyder's groundbreaking research showing that true hope requires two essential components:
• Pathways thinking: The ability to see routes forward
• Agency thinking: The belief in our capacity to successfully travel those routes
Without agency, even the clearest opportunities remain untapped. You might see the path forward, but if you don't believe you can walk it successfully, hope remains dormant.
[Watch Video 7: The Agency Factor: What Activates Hope]
I invite you to reflect on how agency impacts your own hope levels. Where in your life or work do you need to strengthen your belief that your actions can make a difference?
Looking forward to your thoughts!
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Let's Grow Hope!
Kevin
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