Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF Optimism & Money: How to Think Your Way to Richness with Dr. Sue Varma
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Jan 17, 2024 
Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of "Practical Optimism," discusses the powerful link between mental health and wealth. She shares strategies for fostering resilience and practical optimism, emphasizing actionable steps for navigating life's challenges. Varma highlights the role of positive imagery and self-care in enhancing both emotional well-being and financial success. Her insights reveal that cultivating a positive mindset can lead to greater fulfillment in both personal and professional realms.
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Optimism Is Part Genetic But Learnable
- Optimism has a genetic component tied to the oxytocin receptor gene but it isn't destiny.
- Sue Varma explains that genes code skills like bonding and emotion regulation that can be learned even if you're predisposed to pessimism.
Follow The Eight Ps Of Practical Optimism
- Do practice Practical Optimism's eight Ps: purpose, processing, presence, proficiency and healthy habits to move beyond baseline recovery.
- Sue outlines using purpose, emotion processing, problem solving, presence, and daily habits to thrive not just get undepressed.
Detach From Outcomes While Doing The Work
- Do separate attachment to outcomes from doing your work; focus on purposeful action rather than only the fruits of labor.
- Sue cites the Bhagavad Gita idea of doing duty without attachment to results to reduce burnout cynicism.