Adopting a Success Attitude
LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE WITH OPTIMISM
As you learned in this chapter, optimism means having hope and confidence about your future. Maintaining this success attitude will help you deal with stress and cope with challenges and will provide motivation when the going gets tough. Think optimistically by creating a list of your hopes for next term, using the following questions to brainstorm ideas.
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What do you hope to learn in each of your classes?
What skills do you plan to build?
How will you get involved in the campus community or meet new people?
Do you plan to join any campus clubs or activities?
Do you plan to use any campus resources?
What faculty members, advisers, and counselors do you hope to connect with?
How will you prepare for your future career?