Positivity can defeat fear

       

  

A pessimistic attitude can be defeated by optimism. Yet, optimism is the cure for many who tend to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. A pessimistic attitude strikes up fear in many because of facts opinions and beliefs that are carried through generation after generation or because of education.

Research shows that certain human strengths can act as buffers against mental illness. For instance, being optimistic will prevent the chances of one becoming depressed and it also has shown that the absence of strength may be an indication of psychopathology. Positive psychology therapists, counselors, coaches, and other psychological professions use these new methods and techniques to help build people’s strength and broaden their lives

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https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/classification-character-strengths-virtues/#positive-psychology-character-strengths-virtues

The techniques and strategies center on Appreciation of beauty and excellence

gratitude, Hope, Humor and playfulness, Spirituality, or a sense of purpose. Increasing these character traits can help fight fear as faith is used as a buffer to hinder the emotions that come from perceived outcomes. These perceived outcomes dictate how we act do we act with hope and gratitude for the moment or optimism that nothing we believe in can work. If we use spirituality and become conscious of the fact that we create our outcomes we can act with purpose. Our goals in life feed this purpose and this is what we must use to fight against fear.

Do not be afraid—I am with you!
I am your God—let nothing terrify you!
I will make you strong and help you;
I will protect you and save you.
(Isaiah 41:10)

I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. (Romans 12:12)

Sovereign Lord, I put my hope in you;
I have trusted in you since I was young.
(Psalm 71:5)

For there is nothing that God cannot do. (Luke 1:37)

The Lord is all I have, and so in him I put my hope. (Lamentations 3:24)

I am going to do something that you will not believe when you hear about it. (Habakkuk 1:5)

I pray that Christ Jesus and the church will forever bring praise to God. His power at work in us can do far more than we dare ask or imagine. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20)