#43 Karina Rico-Arango - Choosing an Optimistic Mindset

In this episode, Karina Rico-Arango, Nursing Operations Manager for Dr. Philips Hospital's Progressive Care Unit, shares her view on optimism and how it can impact overall well-being.

If you find this episode helpful, you may also enjoy listening to our episode on "The Pursuit of Contentment" and "The Power of Hope". Be sure to follow our podcast, leave a rating and review, and share these episodes with others! You can also utilize the guiding questions below for personal reflection, journaling, or a group podcast club.

Guiding Questions:
1. In this episode, Karina and Kayla discuss how optimism is often contagious. Think about a time in your life in which someone else's optimism impacted you. How can you now pay it forward and share small moments of joy with others?

2. Although we cannot control particular circumstances or the thoughts/actions of other people, what are some things in your life that you CAN control to help you develop an optimistic mindset?

3. What character traits and/or values do you want to model for others to create a culture of well-being?

4. After listening to this episode, how has your view of optimism changed? Or what is something that you learned?