Not long ago, I stood in a grocery store aisle, staring at a price tag that had doubled from just a few months ago. The rising cost of living is hitting hard; food, rent, everything is more expensive. It feels like no matter how much you try to plan, your money just isn’t enough. It’s a feeling so many of us share right now. The economy is squeezing everyone, and the stress of making ends meet can feel overwhelming. But in moments like these, I am reminded of the power of resilience and hope. A groundbreaking study by Dr. Barbara Fredrickson in 2005, called the "Broaden-and-Build Theory," showed that cultivating positive emotions, like hope, can help us find solutions, even in the toughest situations. Her research highlighted that when we focus on even small positives (Instead of amplifying the challenges in the minds) our minds open to new possibilities, helping us face challenges with clarity and strength.