Maybe self-esteem/self-worth and optimism kind of work together; or are two sides of the same coin. If I felt more optimistic and believed in my capabilities more, maybe I wouldn't want to give up and run away, every time I make a mistake, or come up against something challenging.
FMV, Lapses into old patterns are going to happen. Are you working on an intervention to change your reactive patterns? The goal would be reduce the duration and frequency of the lapses. Is this being addressed in psychotherapy? Have you found a self-help book that teaches you skills to counter these patterns?
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"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."
