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— By Dr. Sandip Roy.
Optimism is wishing for things to get better in the future; hope is more than that.
With hope, we not just imagine a better tomorrow but also feel confident that we will be able to find a way to make it happen.
Hope is indeed desire + belief + confidence in what we wish for!
Are You High or Low On Hopes?
High-hope people feel happier overall, have better relationships, and are less stressed. They instinctively see problems as chances to learn and grow, so they bounce back faster from setbacks.
So, how hopeful are you in life?
How Hopeful Are You In Life? A Quick Check!
Hope is a powerful force that helps us pursue goals and navigate challenges. Take this short, informal quiz, inspired by the Adult Hope Scale, to reflect on your own level of hope and outlook on the future. This is for self-reflection, not a professional assessment!
Your Hope Score: /96
Interpretation: This score reflects your overall self-perceived hope, encompassing your ability to identify pathways to goals and your motivation to pursue them.
- Score 12-40: You might be experiencing lower levels of hope, potentially finding it challenging to see clear paths forward or to feel motivated.
- Score 41-75: You demonstrate a moderate level of hope. You likely have some ability to envision goals and find ways to achieve them, even with occasional challenges.
- Score 76-96: You exhibit high levels of hope! You are likely skilled at setting goals, finding multiple pathways to achieve them, and maintaining strong motivation and determination.
This quiz is for self-reflection and personal interest only, and is **not a substitute for professional psychological assessment or advice.** If you are experiencing persistent feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or other emotional distress that is impacting your daily life, please consider consulting with a qualified mental health professional (such as a therapist or counselor). They can provide a comprehensive evaluation and support tailored to your individual needs.
**Based on:** Snyder, C. R., Harris, C., Anderson, J. R., Holleran, S. A., Irving, L. M., Sigmon, S. T., et al. (1991). *The will and the ways: Development and validation of an individual-differences measure of hope*. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60, 570-585.
Final Words
We have been taught since we were young: “Where there is a will, there is a way.” That is, if we’re determined enough, we can find ways to reach our goal.
Psychologists tell us there is indeed some truth in that aphorism. Researchers define hope as:
Hope is “a positive motivational state that is based on an interactively derived sense of successful agency and pathways.” — Snyder, Irving, & Anderson
That means hope motivates us to reach our goals, with the belief that we can make things happen (the “agency” part) and the realization that there are ways to reach those goals (the “pathways” part).
“You are stronger than you think. You have gotten through every bad day in your life, and you are undefeated.” – Lori Gottlieb
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√ Also Read: Hope: 7 Unique Questions (Answers You Didn’t Know)
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