How Hopeful Are You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
   How true is this statement to your life? I can think of a lot of ways to solve a problem.  

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  • A.
    Definite no
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 2.
   I have lots of energy to do the things I must do and the things I love to do. 

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  • A.
    Definite no 
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 3.
   I am kind to myself when things aren't going as planned.   

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  • A.
    Definite no
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 4.
   I energetically pursue my goals.  

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  • A.
    Definite no 
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 5.
   I worry about my health.   

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  • A.
    Definite no
  • B.
    Sometimes 
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 6.
   In situations where others are discouraged, I know I can find a way to solve a problem.   

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  • A.
    Definite no
  • B.
    Sometimes  
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 7.
   My past experiences have taught me lessons on how to prepare for my future.  

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  • A.
    Definite no
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 8.
   I know how to plan and meet the goals that I set for myself. 

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  • A.
    Definite no 
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 9.
   I will be successful in life.    

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  • A.
    Definite no
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 10.
  I know how to positively bounce back during hard times.   

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  • A.
    Definite no
  • B.
    Sometimes 
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 11.
  I  am easily disappointed.  

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  • A.
    Definite no 
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 12.
  I find myself worrying a lot.  

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  • A.
    Definite no
  • B.
    Sometimes 
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 13.
  No matter my past, I aspire for great things in life.   

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  • A.
    Definite no 
  • B.
    Sometimes 
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 14.
  I do not compare myself to others and they will not define my success.  

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  • A.
    Definite no 
  • B.
    Sometimes 
  • C.
    Definite yes  
• 15.
  Every day is a new day to improve.  

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  • A.
    Definite no 
  • B.
    Sometimes 
  • C.
    Definite yes  

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Strengthening and Nurturing Hope Will Help You Feel More Connected

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  So, you scored low on being hopeful, that is okay, we are here to help. First, we want you to understand how strengthening your hope is important to live a healthy life! Here is how becoming more hopeful will improve your life: You will weather changes better. You will believe in yourself to meet new challenges. You will feel more connected to yourself and others. You may be asking yourself, ok, how do I begin to feel more hopeful? Here are a few things you can do right now: 1. Like you, people need to feel connected to others, and to feel that someone notices them and cares. Connect with an old friend, or strengthen a new relationship, with a quick text or call with these simple words "How are you? Thinking of you--just checking in." This exchange has the power to help you feel connected and to help others feel connected to you. 2. Visit https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/hope and find a quote that speaks to you. Write it down, carry it with you, and read it several times a day. 3. Remember, your are not your thoughts, nor the sum of what you have produced. Be mindful of where you are right now. Observe your thoughts at this moment without judging them. Pretend your friend has shared these very same thoughts. How would you care for them? 4. Consider purchasing a journal that guides you each day to plan, do, and reflect gently on the ways you can improve feeling hopeful. We suggest the Panda Planner or any other guided journal. (We are not supported by Panda Planner--we just use them ourselves and like the layout and price options) https://pandaplanner.com 5. In a few weeks, after you have been trying these new things, take the quiz again to learn if you feel more hopeful.
• 2.
  Hope Is Your Friend But Let's Make It Your BFF

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  You are part of a hopeful world! Here are a few things you can do to feel even more connected to others and to sustain and increase your hope: 1. Reflect on the following: How are you doing? How is your health? Are you sleeping well? Moving your body well? We feel more hopeful when we eat good food, get some exercise, and get a good night sleep. Learn to sleep better here. 2. Visit your favorite place in nature like a park, a lake, or the ocean. If you can't get outside somewhere just sit quietly and imagine yourself there--how do you feel now? Shifting our focus to a relaxing, peaceful state can give us hope. Learn more about why nature is so good for our mental health here. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_... 3. How are your relationships at home, work, and in the community? Learn about forgiveness, how to apologize, and how it can help deepen your relationships. https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/making_an_effec... Learning to say you are sorry and learning to forgive will make your relationship stronger and more authentic. 4. Like anything practice makes perfect. Remember back to a time you felt hopeful, what were you doing mentally and physically? When we practice recalling these types of memories a few times a day they are easier to access when we really need them.
• 3.
  You Have A Lot of Hope --How Can You  Help Spread It?

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  1. To keep your strong foundation of hope, consider learning how to meditate to deepen your understanding of how your breath, mind, and body are connected. Understanding the balance between how we breathe, what we think, and how we move are the building blocks of feeling hopeful. Being present, sharing realistic goals, and offering compassion to everyone we meet can help create a collective feeling of hope in our communities. 2. Share your hopes, dreams, and goals with your friends and families. Ask them about their hopes, dreams, and goals and how you can support them. Spreading hope is contagious. Share your story, share the hope. 3. Build new connections in the community. Be a connector. Intentionally share positive, joyful resources, books, videos, and podcasts with family, friends, and neighbors. 4. Journaling is a great way to reflect and think about your decisions, plans, and the questions your have about your life. It is good to frequently evaluate your hope and understand what is working, or not working in your life. It is also a great way to keep a record of the conversations you have about hope, and how it evolves and changes over time.