Build a Resilient and Optimistic Mindset The University of Sydney

Overview

Do you feel under pressure at work? Do you need to manage change, solve tough problems or juggle multiple priorities? Then this Build a Resilient and Optimistic Mindset course at The University of Sydney will get you back on track. You will hear how your ‘psychological capital’ impacts your mindset and learn to shift out of ‘negative’ thinking patterns that deplete your energy and lower your mood.

You will also learn how to dispute pessimistic thinking patterns using the learned optimism model and boost your resilience by applying solution-focussed thinking tools. Finally, we will use attention management and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing. This course will give you the ability to learn positively from challenges, negative experiences and setbacks.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• explain how the scientific study of human flourishing – positive psychology – can benefit you personally and professionally
• boost your levels of hope, optimism, resilience and self-efficacy, using tools from applied psychology
• challenge the thoughts that hold you back, using Martin Seligman’s learned optimism model
• adopt a resilient attitude when faced with challenges, disruptive changes or problems
• regulate your emotions using mindful attention techniques
• learn from problems and setbacks, by taking on a growth mindset and using reflective thinking tools.