Tag: pessimistic
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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. Identifying the signs…
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Psychology Explains the Two Types of Pessimism (And How to Avoid It)
Everyone knows what pessimism is, but most people don’t research much more into it and likely don’t know what defensive pessimism is. They know the basic definition and that this mindset is usually frowned upon. But that’s where all the knowledge usually ends. Most people can go through life without ever knowing more. But, if…
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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, depression, and more. We all think negatively occasionally, but continual negative thinking harms mental health. What is Negative Thinking? Negative thinking is not defined as having a few negative thoughts; instead, 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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15 Things That Separate a Realist from a Pessimist
There’s a fine line between being a realist and being negative. It’s the same reason why some people can see the glass as half full while others see it as half empty. Realists take a pragmatic approach to their views and try to remain neutral rather than negative. Let’s assume that you’ve been diagnosed with…
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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…