5–6 — Building Hope
At 5–6, you are experiencing real progress, though it may be uneven. Hope is present; it rises and falls, but you can feel it moving. You may notice that some days include genuine moments of meaning, connection, or even joy alongside ongoing challenges. You are likely starting to integrate new boundaries, supports, or practices that give you footing. This band says: you are actively building hope, even if the ground still shakes sometimes.
Triggers for slipping down out of 5–6 can include sudden changes—new leadership decisions that feel unsafe, unexpected losses, or renewed moral injury. But in this band, you also have triggers that raise hope: effective teamwork, validation from peers or mentors, clearer boundaries, and small wins where your voice makes a difference. You are beginning to see that your actions can influence your own Hope score.
Actionable steps at 5–6 focus on reinforcing what is working and expanding it. First, notice and name which specific actions have lifted your Hope score: joining a peer group, saying no to unsafe demands, using Hope-Informed Care language to describe your experience, or tracking your score over time. Keep a simple Hope log to see these patterns more clearly. Share your band with peers: “I’m in the Building Hope range today,” and invite them to share theirs; you start to normalize talking about hope levels like vital signs. Lean into practices that sustain you: regular check-ins, scheduled rest, reflective writing, spiritual or contemplative rituals, creative outlets, therapy, or meaningful connections outside of work. Begin gently advocating for small changes around you—better communication, debrief spaces, realistic expectations—using both your story and your Hope Assessment data. In this band, you are allowed to celebrate progress while still taking seriously the work ahead; every step that raises your score is worth noticing and repeating.
BUILDING HOPE WITH TOOLS
Resources for Level 5 and 6
Copyright © 2026 The Business of Hope - All Rights Reserved.
Powered by GoDaddy
This website uses cookies.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.