In this episode of Live Sustainably, Anastasia explores how optimism fuels real, lasting change.

From the thoughts we wake up with to the systems we build around us, mindset shapes our future. Through small daily choices, we can replace blame and fear with meaning, purpose, and hope.

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This episode explores:

• Why suffering can feel safe—and how to shift out of it

• How optimism shapes both individual lives and global systems

• What animals can teach us about purpose and joy

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Optimism isn’t a luxury—it’s the mindset that drives transformation.

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Chapters:

00:00 - 00:29 - Introduction

00:29 - 03:21 - We choose how we want to feel

03:21 - 06:06 - Nature thrives on optimism

06:06 - 07:28 - Systems change starts inside of us

07:28 - 11:14 - What is optimism

11:14 - 11:51 - Optimism is the sun inside of each of us

11:51 - 12:04 - The end

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Sources & further articles to read:

• Goleman, D. (2013). Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence

• Figueres, C. & Rivett-Carnac, T. (2020). The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis

• Frankl, V. (1946). Man’s Search for Meaning

• Harvard Business Review (2020). How to Lead in Times of Crisis

• Seldon, A. & Abeysinghe, G. (2016). Beyond Happiness: How to Find Lasting Meaning and Joy in All That You Have

• Tolle, E. (1997). The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

• World Economic Forum (2021). Optimism and Climate: Why Hope Matters for the Planet