Episode
How To Be An Optimist with Pat Berges
27:17
Published: Tue Nov 01 2022
Description
Don’t you hate it when you’re coasting along -- not a care in the world -- and then it feels like life comes out of nowhere and hits you like a car, almost paralyzing you? Well, for Pat Berges, that wasn’t just a feeling…that actually happened. Like many of us, Pat is not a natural optimist. He had to learn how to find optimism during this dark period. Not only did it help him recover, but what he learned continues to help him be, well, optimistic. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Pat and his work, check out:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bergeshttps://twitter.com/BergesPathttps://www.aarc.org/ventilator-training-alliance/
Chapters
Pat Burgess shares how he learned to be an optimist after a bad bicycle accident that left him with a broken spine in the hospital, and the ways he figured out to lift his spirits that can be applied by anyone in their daily lives.
00:00 - 01:10 (01:10)
Summary
Pat Burgess shares how he learned to be an optimist after a bad bicycle accident that left him with a broken spine in the hospital, and the ways he figured out to lift his spirits that can be applied by anyone in their daily lives.
EpisodeHow To Be An Optimist with Pat Berges
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The importance of understanding a company's purpose in order to make decisions with intention and meaning is discussed, as well as the benefits of having clear guidance within an organization.
01:10 - 06:05 (04:54)
Summary
The importance of understanding a company's purpose in order to make decisions with intention and meaning is discussed, as well as the benefits of having clear guidance within an organization. An example of how a company found purpose in supporting the COVID-19 response is given.
EpisodeHow To Be An Optimist with Pat Berges
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker shares how practicing gratitude and meditation helped her manage her pain differently, acknowledging and receiving it differently.
06:05 - 12:09 (06:04)
Summary
The speaker shares how practicing gratitude and meditation helped her manage her pain differently, acknowledging and receiving it differently. She also suggests picturing your body healing while in a meditative state.
EpisodeHow To Be An Optimist with Pat Berges
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
A son reflects on the precious 15 years he spent playing and spending time with his father before he was unsure if he would be able to do anything again following a devastating accident.
12:09 - 17:34 (05:24)
Summary
A son reflects on the precious 15 years he spent playing and spending time with his father before he was unsure if he would be able to do anything again following a devastating accident.
EpisodeHow To Be An Optimist with Pat Berges
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Pat Callahan shares how one person can make an impact in their communities, inspire others to follow suit, and even receive recognition from big companies like Crayola.
17:34 - 22:47 (05:12)
Summary
Pat Callahan shares how one person can make an impact in their communities, inspire others to follow suit, and even receive recognition from big companies like Crayola.
EpisodeHow To Be An Optimist with Pat Berges
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The practice of breathing in gratitude and breathing out fear can transform us into better leaders, friends, family members and happier, healthier people.
22:47 - 27:09 (04:21)
Summary
The practice of breathing in gratitude and breathing out fear can transform us into better leaders, friends, family members and happier, healthier people. This podcast explores how gratitude and courage can be cultivated through meditation and daily practice, even for those who do not consider themselves natural optimists.