The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his Optimism

"At heart – I’ve always been an optimist about our country’s future.

"I have faith in the smarts and skills and potential of our people, their ability to rise to any challenge. And whenever I’m in Western Sydney, that faith is renewed.

"I see every reason to be optimistic for the future of Western Sydney and for our nation."

(October 2022 Lachlan Macquarie Lecture - Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, Sydney)

On election eve, 2022. The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: "I want a country where hope and optimism are the major emotions projected from our national government to the Australian people."

On the doorstep of his home before heading to Canberra to be sworn in as Prime Minister, he said: "I want to lead a government that has the same sentiment of optimism and hope that defines the Australian people. I want to be positive and channel the opportunity we have to shape change, so we bring people with us on the journey of change."

And during his visit to Indonesia, he tweeted: "President @jokowi is ambitious about #Indonesia’s future and I share his #optimism.”

Read More: A Framework for aNew Optimistic National Narrative

Read more of these inspiring quotable quotes in "Optimism: The How and Why" by Victor Perton, CEO of The Centre for Optimism.

Victor Perton in "Optimism: The How and Why"

"Rigorous studies demonstrate that gratitude journaling and expressing thanks can increase one’s happiness. It improves mental health, and increases happiness, life satisfaction, joy and optimism. In addition, it improves physical health through better sleep, reduced anxiety and lower levels of inflammation."

Project Optimism has produced "The Optimist's Gratitude Journal: 100 days to share and develop your gratitude" which is very helpful.

See https://www.amazon.com/Optimists-Gratitude-Journal-develop-gratitude/dp/B09MC5ZNPX