The Pollyanna Principle: Resilience, Writing, and Reinvention, with Caroline Leavitt

Let's dive into the extraordinary life of bestselling author, Caroline Leavitt. You might know Caroline from one of her best selling novels like Days of Wonder, With or Without You, Cruel, Beautiful World, Pictures of You, just to name a few.

But the story of Caroline's personal life is just as dramatic as any of her books. From family curses to medical miracles, From heartbreak to literary triumphs, Caroline has been through a lot. She's turned adversity into art, setbacks into stepping stones, and personal pain into powerful prose.

She shares how embracing your inner Pollyanna isn't about blind optimism, but about finding the strength to keep moving forward. We explore the healing power of storytelling, The importance of persistence in the face of rejection and how sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply refuse to give up.

Caroline also offers valuable insights into the publishing world and shares the story behind A Mighty Blaze, her initiative that connects writers to readers online.

You'll learn:

1. How persistence can be a superpower when facing repeated setbacks
2. Why embracing your 'inner Pollyanna' might be the key to finding happiness and success
3. How writing can serve as a powerful therapeutic tool for processing emotions
4. The importance of refusing to give up, even when others expect you to
5. Ways to find gratitude and joy amidst sorrow and challenges
6. How creative problem-solving can transform obstacles into opportunities
7. And so much more...

Learn more about Caroline:
Website
Instagram
TikTok
Psychology Today
A Might Blaze

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