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Enhancing Optimism and Control
Enhancing optimism can be achieved through fostering a sense of control. Individuals tend to be more optimistic about things they believe they have control over, as it provides a feeling of steering the wheel in the right direction. Empowering team members by allowing them to make choices, even if subtly guided towards a preferred option, enhances their sense of agency and commitment. Studies demonstrate that once a choice is made, preferences shift, and individuals become more dedicated to the chosen option. This phenomenon not only applies to personal choices like holidays but also impacts work decisions. Having control not only boosts expectations but also increases happiness levels significantly, as seen in care home studies where agency and choice positively impacted residents' happiness.
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