Optimism

When I find myself in a difficult situation, I used to lose mindfulness and focus too much on the negatives, which only amplified the problem and blinded me from seeing possibilities. That makes an already bad situation worse, multiplying it with negative thoughts. And the more I focus on what’s wrong, the more new problems I see—until everything spirals downward.

Optimism is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned. For me, anything that can be learned is fun. Practising optimism helps me catch negative thoughts faster, and it turns into a game: challenging myself to find something good in every bad situation. This simple shift has changed my life in many ways.

I’ve noticed my personal art has shifted from black-and-white to vibrant colours. My hobbies have influenced my product design too—I often hear that the interfaces I create feel clean and friendly. I’ve made more friends, moved into a community surrounded by talented people, and grown in income, lifestyle, and relationships.

All of this stems from one small habit: looking for the good in every situation.