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8 Ways to Increase Hope 

 

Increase Hope

"I've been so overwhelmed by what's going on these days," a mother recently said regarding world events. "I feel like there's nothing I can do and the world's spinning out of control." Her words echo the sentiments so many of us feel each time we pick up a paper or turn on the news. War on the horizon, nuclear weapons in North Korea, a family of six killed by a fire bomb in Baltimore, the massacre in Bali -- the list goes on. Right now, it's easy to lose hope. However, loss of hope doesn't have to be the path we walk down.

You see, hope is actually something we create. It's not something that magically appears from an outside source. We each have within us the capacity to generate hope. It's critical that we be absolutely intentional about nurturing hope in our lives and the lives of our children.

Now more than ever, overcoming fear and holding onto hope are essential. The eight steps below will enable you do this. Try these steps yourself and teach them to your kids. Do some of these as a family. Know that it is within your control to become more hopeful. Don't let the news be your undoing. You can take charge.

 

 

Be Kind to Yourself

Increase Hope

Think about what you need most, and then do it. Is it a cup of tea, a brisk walk, some downtime, quiet music, a little rest, or reading inspirational literature? Whatever it is, grant yourself permission to do it, even for just a few minutes. If you're at work, take a "care-break" where you take care of you for a brief moment. These small moments accumulate and transform the texture of our days.

 

Create a Daily 5-Minute Silence Ritual

Increase Hope

62 Comments

i must do it

29 months ago

very interesting blog, i must apply it to myself?

28 months ago

So interesting post and you can get some moral leason to improve yourself!

28 months ago

so nice post and interesting

28 months ago

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28 months ago

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28 months ago

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28 months ago

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28 months ago

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28 months ago

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28 months ago

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28 months ago

Interesting and insightful - good points to consider. Although I rely on a higher power, the Almighty God in Heaven - as he is my peace and understanding and directs my path daily.

28 months ago

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28 months ago

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27 months ago

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27 months ago

These are rely good advices - i hope i could do it.

26 months ago

i must do it

21 months ago

very interesting .. great effort

21 months ago

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21 months ago

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20 months ago

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20 months ago

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20 months ago

great content , a must read for many individuals

20 months ago

Thanks for all the commentor of this blogs

20 months ago

I'l' be kind to myself from now on hahaha... i love the thoughts herein

20 months ago

thnks for sharing this one.ill try to apply it on myself then..

20 months ago

very uplifting :)

20 months ago

very helpful post... hope i could follow these simple ways on boosting my hope... I'm somehow hopeless sometimes...

20 months ago

very cool,i love it

20 months ago

nice

19 months ago

good encouragement..absolutely helpful

19 months ago

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19 months ago

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19 months ago

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19 months ago

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18 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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