Optimism

We may be down by 10 points, but never say die - there's still time left in the game to make a comeback.

I always thought I would never enjoy reading, but never say never - when I discovered a genre that interested me, I found that I loved getting lost in a good book.

Losing my job was a setback, but nothing so bad as not to be good for something - it gave me the opportunity to pursue a new career path that I'm much happier in.

The car accident was scary, but thankfully no one was seriously injured - nothing so bad but might have been worse.

I was intimidated by the thought of entering a competitive industry, but then I remembered that there is always room at the top - if I work hard and stay dedicated, I can carve out my own niche and make a name for myself.

I know you're upset about not getting the job, but you should remember that tomorrow is another day.There will be plenty of other opportunities out there for you.

If I make a mistake at work, I remind myself to watch the doughnut and not the hole - to focus on how I can learn from the experience and improve in the future.

When faced with a difficult health diagnosis, I remind myself that while there is life there is hope - and that with the right treatment and mindset, I can recover and thrive.

No matter how tough things get, I always remember that hope springs eternal.There's always a chance for a better future, and that gives me the strength to keep going.

Julie, I know you're excited about your new project, but remember that hope is a good breakfast but a bad supper.You need to have a practical plan in place to ensure your success.

Studying for this difficult exam seemed impossible at times, but if it were not for hope, the heart would break and I would have given up long ago.