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This document discusses the nature of hope. It defines hope as a positive emotion about the future that is often accompanied by optimism and motivation. When people feel hopeful, they tend to experience fewer mental health issues. Hope is based in reality and involves working towards attainable desires in the future, unlike wishing. Psychological research shows that hope is a skill that can be acquired and developed over time. Measures of hope assess an individual's belief that their future will be better than their present and that they have the power to influence their future positively.


















































