Hope Revives Mental Well-being in Working Adults
Feeling overwhelmed by work stress and burnout? Research suggests that building hope is a crucial first step in restoring mental well-being and strengthening psychological capital.
Why Start with Hope?
Hope is more than just positive thinking—it is about having a goal to strive for. A clear goal serves as a driving force that helps individuals move forward and find solutions, even in seemingly impossible situations.
HOPE is the foundation of positive psychological capital, enabling individuals to recover from stress and achieve success.
Steps to Strengthen Psychological Capital (PsyCap)
Based on research by Fred Luthans, an expert in organizational psychology, PsyCap consists of four key components that enhance mental resilience:
- Hope → The Starting Point
- Set achievable goals and believe in your ability to reach them.
- Identify alternative pathways in case of obstacles.
- Efficacy → Confidence in Yourself
- Hope fosters confidence in controlling life outcomes.
- This self-belief encourages action and decision-making.
- Resilience → The Ability to Bounce Back
- Hope and confidence help individuals face challenges head-on.
- Learning from failure strengthens resilience.
- Optimism → Believing in a Better Future
- Practice realistic optimism, seeing opportunities even in difficult times.
- Focus on progress rather than setbacks.
Research Insights
A study published in BMC Psychology examined the effectiveness of psychological capital interventions on mental well-being among tourism workers in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight how hope and psychological capital play a vital role in workplace resilience.
📖 Read the full study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144891
📌 Reference:
Sumalrot, T., Suwanwong, C., Pimthong, S., Surakarn, A., Chiangkhong, A., & Khunakorncharatphong, A. (2023). The development and effectiveness of web-based psychological capital intervention on the mental well-being of tourism workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Psychology, 11(1), 138. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01189-0
Start with Hope!
If you or someone around you is struggling with burnout, focusing on hope can make a significant difference.
🌟 Explore Psychological Capital Training
Free online resources are available to assess and develop psychological capital, starting from Hope to Optimism:
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Summarized & Adapted by:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saran Pimthong
