Call for Optimism

Welcome to Call for Optimism!

On this site, you will find uplifting and inspiring stories from all kinds of people about what makes them feel optimistic.

The aim is to create a platform where people can inspire each other, share experiences, and get encouraged to think about what makes them feel positive and optimistic.

Recent Posts

United in Diversity: 8 personal experiences that make people optimistic about Europe

"What are personal experiences you have made that make you optimistic about Europe?" I have asked this question to people from all over Europe in ...

Unique Perspectives: Global Issues Through Local Eyes

How do we know about other people's lives apart from the mainstream narratives reported in the news? Perhaps by travelling or reading blogs – although ...

The Art of Hope During Lockdown

The pandemic comes at a great price for actors and artists around the world. How can you remain optimistic in the face of possible health ...

Reconnect to Our Largest Treasure of Knowledge

What do the Philippines, many Native Americans tribes, Japan, Zimbabwe and Greece have in common? They all share cultural values of appreciation and respect for ...

Becoming What Someone Used to Be for You

She has been deemed “unteachable” in high school and is now on a mission to advocate a new educational philosophy. What drives someone with such ...

Optimistic Because the Universe Has My Back

“Define your goals.” “Prioritize.”“Set deadlines.” We are often told that we achieve our goals through perfect planning. It should enable us to use our time ...

Choose to Focus on the 99% of People Who Are Great

Starting a journey of more than 8000 km based on 150 dollars and the generosity of strangers sounds a bit scary and crazy. Ori and ...

The Rocky Journey of Fulfilling a Dream

Poverty and becoming a scientist are unfortunately often far apart. Bryan has experienced this first hand but nevertheless remains optimistic for future generations of minority ...

Feeling Optimistic Because of the Miracle of Nature

Gabi, from Spain, told me that she feels optimistic because of nature. Initially, I was a bit confused by that answer. Does the present way ...

Mission

No matter where we look at, there seems to be negative news everywhere. However, there happen to be a lot of great things going on as well. I started this project to dedicate more attention to these beautiful parts.

The mission of Call for Optimism is to bring the positive things into the spotlight and to share and spread positive news, stories, thoughts and experiences of all kinds of people.

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What makes you feel positive and optimistic?

This might be an experience, a little moment, a present development, another person, a belief, or something entirely different. Whatever it may be, everyone’s thoughts and perspectives matter.

Call for Optimism collects and shares all the small and big reasons from all kinds of people why to be optimistic.