The ONE Thing The Psychology of Hope: A Blueprint for a More Hopeful Life with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Apr 27, 2026
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, award-winning behavioral psychologist and bestselling author focused on hope and resilience. She explains how hope differs from optimism. She outlines practical building blocks and tiny habits that sustain hope on bad days. She warns against toxic positivity and describes how leaders and safe havens can preserve agency and steady support.
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Stockdale And Frankl Show Hope In Action
- Jim Collins' Stockdale example shows hope differs from optimism; Stockdale trusted he'd survive without date-specific expectations.
- Robyne links this to Viktor Frankl's emphasis on mindset and daily persistence.
Journal Setbacks Then Revisit To Build Agency
- When journaling setbacks, leave blank lines and later revisit to record how the story continued.
- Robyne uses quarterly reviews to fill blanks and see setbacks as setups for future possibilities.
Toxic Positivity Erodes Trust And Satisfaction
- Toxic positivity (glamorous social posts or forced cheer) undermines authenticity and relationship satisfaction.
- Robyne cites research showing couples who constantly post curated happiness report lower relationship scores.
