Tag: pessimism
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10 Signs You’re Accidentally Attracting Negativity (and How to Fix It)
Here’s how to exchange pessimism for positivity. Negativity often creeps into our lives unnoticed, manifesting through seemingly benign thoughts and behaviors that can accumulate over time. It’s not just about feeling sad or having a bad day. Instead, pessimism can affect how we perceive our experiences, interact with others, and view ourselves.Β Identifying the signs…
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Doctor Explains What Negative Thinking Does To Your Brain
The thoughts we think control everything. Our thoughts control our health outcomes, such as anxiety,Β depression, and more. We all think negatively occasionally, but continual negative thinking harms mental health.Β What is Negative Thinking? Negative thinking is not defined as having a few negative thoughts; instead,Β it refers to a negative thinking pattern about your…
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Science Explains How Pessimism Increases Anxiety
Certain lifestyle factors and circumstances can trigger anxiety, but personality traits like pessimism may also exacerbate nervousness. Our attitude about life colors every experience, so having a negative outlook will lead to more unpleasant outcomes. Of course, optimists also struggle with their mental health sometimes, but pessimistic people seem to get stuck in a rut…
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5 Ways Cynicism Can Ruin Your Happiness (Without Realizing It)
Some people revel in the fact that they are cynics, and nobody can get anything over on them. They despise the world, and it seems nothing will change their attitudes. At the same time, these folks can be impossible at times. Conversely, you may be the cynic who tends always to see the glass as…
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4 Ways Pessimism Can Decrease Motivation (And 3 Ways To Prevent It)
Are your thoughts causing you to decrease motivation in your life? Ask yourself these things: Do you consider yourself a pessimistic person? Do you often see the glass half-empty instead of half-full? Perhaps you get called a cynic or a downer when you express your thoughts? Finally, do you consider yourself a real individual and…