What is Focus on what’s going well?

Focus on what’s going well means paying attention to the good things happening around you instead of just worrying about the bad ones.

Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy, let's say it's a building block tower. Sometimes, while you're trying to stack blocks really high, one falls down, and poof, your tower is broken. It might feel like everything went wrong. But if you look closely, maybe most of the blocks are still standing strong! That’s focus on what’s going well, it's like noticing that 9 out of 10 blocks stayed up, even though one fell.

Why it helps

When we focus on what’s going well, it makes us feel happier and more confident. It’s like having a special magnifying glass that lets you see all the good stuff, even when there’s some mess around.

Think of it as your brain's favorite game, finding the bright spots instead of just counting the clouds in the sky.

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Examples

  1. A child focuses on getting an A in math instead of worrying about the B they got in science.
  2. A person chooses to thank their friend for a kind gesture rather than focusing on a recent argument.
  3. An athlete celebrates a successful play instead of dwelling on the missed shot.

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