Overview
A positive mindset isn’t about ignoring challenges — it’s about equipping yourself to thrive despite them. Positive Thinking and Thriving, led by Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, explores the science and strategy behind positivity, mindfulness, and emotional resilience. Learn how to shift your self-talk, build constructive habits, and cultivate autonomy in your personal and professional life.
Through a blend of psychological insights and practical tools, this course empowers you to flourish even in uncertain environments — focusing on self-awareness, realistic optimism, and meaningful action.
Key Benefits
- Reframe negative self-talk and improve emotional well-being
- Cultivate mindfulness and gratitude using proven techniques
- Avoid toxic positivity while building authentic optimism
- Strengthen workplace resilience through autonomy and purpose
- Develop habits that help you thrive in all areas of life
What’s Included
- Guided journaling exercises to reframe negative self-talk
- INHALE method for mindfulness and present-moment focus
- Gratitude-building activities and daily mindfulness practices
- Tools to evaluate and shift toward authentic optimism
- Workplace autonomy exercises to support thriving environments
Course Modules
Certificate program
This course is a part of the following certificate program:
Who this course is designed for
- Professionals aiming to boost workplace resilience
- Managers and HR leaders fostering team well-being
- Individuals navigating life transitions or burnout
- Students and learners seeking to build emotional intelligence
- Anyone looking to build habits for thriving, not just surviving
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Recognize and reframe destructive self-talk
- Practice realistic and emotionally grounded optimism
- Build habits of gratitude and mindfulness
- Enhance your sense of autonomy and purpose at work
- Support yourself and others through challenges with confidence
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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