π Hope Theory π£
π» HopeπΌ
Defined as a positive motivational state consisting of an individual's ability to create pathways to reaching their goals and to motivate themselves to follow these pathways via agency thinking
Components
Goalsβ½οΈ
Pathways Thinkingπ
Agency ThinkingβΎοΈ
Levels
of Hope
π
π Clearly conceptualised goals
π Develop specific strategies/routes to reach your goals
π― Initiate and sustain the motivation for using those strageies
πΈ Considerable value to individual
π₯ Approach oriented or preventatitve
π Relation to difficulty of attainment
π "I'll find a way to solve this"
π³ "I'll keep going"
Assessment
Hope Scale
π π π
β¬οΈοΈ LOW β¬οΈοΈ
β¬οΈοΈ HIGH β¬οΈοΈ
Perpetuate negative self-talk π
Embrace agency self-talk π§
Vague goals without clear markers π
Experience negative emotions π
Demonstrate apprehension toward action π
Will likely generate fewer goals π
Difficulty in selecting, prioritizing and articulating routes π
Difficulty in finding alternative routes π
Slower to rebound if goal is not attained π
"All or nothing" thinking π
Become frustrated by goal pursuit π
Enjoy goal pursuits and energised by challenges π¨
Select good routes, especially in cases involving stress and goal impediment π©
Pursue goals with positive emotions π°
Quicker to re-energize π
Will generate more goals π¬
Able to articulate larger goals and sub-goals to feasibly pursue attainment π«
Able to draw from positive memories π
Can produce sensible alternative routes π
Suggestions for Building Hope
πΎ Think about what really excites you
π Think about forming strong relationships around the things you are interested in
π Invest time in the things you have a passion for and the things you are good at
π± Create paths and opportunities to spend time doing what excites you