Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist?

Question

Pessimism involves expecting the worst in situations,
"it is what it is" reflects an acceptance of the current circumstances without trying to change or improve them.
Both can sometimes coincide, with pessimism leading to an acceptance of things remaining as they are.

Optimism revolves around having a positive outlook, anticipating favorable outcomes, and maintaining a hopeful perspective even in challenging or uncertain situations. It involves believing that things will work out for the best and seeking opportunities for growth, improvement, or positive change. Optimism often fuels resilience and a proactive approach to life's circumstances.

In term of relationship, how does either could impact you as an individual?

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

I am more of an optimist but more than expecting good outcomes to just come and happen... I do actively work on better/possible outcomes and making the chances or putting the effort for it, yes... as you said it very well, proactive

but I am not just all positive and optimistic... I also mix it up with a good dose and realistic considerations too... this is for a better balance, and because not everything is under my control or direct influence, and because not everyone will be always alright, and I am also aware of my limitations and other stuff like that...

confidence is a very important as well... it is great to have it and to know more or better by experience, but not a good idea to be overconfident all the time, lol

Gramkabir · Accepted Answer

First of all, you've to have a positive mindset which is it'll happen if you try. The second move is the backup move, if you fail what would be the plan B or alternative way to achieve your goal?

But First of all, Be positive mindset in any work. Otherwise we'll never going to reach the goal.

Sonorous · Answer

Generally, when I was younger, I was primarily an optimist. Now I tend to have more pessimistic feelings towards life. But despite my feelings, I prefer to output more positive things or just things that are more my attempt at being comedic & less serious in nature.

So though I am a cynic, & a pessimist, & a nihilist, I also believe in the Absurdism philosophy. Perception of life can really be heavily influences by our conscious thoughts. I believe that we have more power over our lives than we might think. I've felt how pain doesn't hurt as bad when there's some interpreted meaning behind it.

AviatorTom · Answer

I am an optimistic realist.

mobiusforniner · Answer

Was a pessimist for most my life. Now optimist. People often ask me why would I ever want to assume the best in others. I simply reply, because it brings out the best in me.

Anonymous · Answer

A realist.

Some may view me as a pessimist but that's false. I was an idealist but life as a way of beating that out of you over time. I still believe I can do my part to change the world. I just know you can't change human nature. So I just try to do my part to make the world a better place and I'm relentless at it. But I'm realistic about what I can achieve vs. What I can't now.

aceleon · Answer

pessimist.

but i am absolutly sick of that since i am a pessimist since age 6. 15 year of my growing up and being a pessimist through all that... let's just say i'm done with it but old habits dies hard.

Benjiman19 · Answer

I feel I'm both an optimist and a pessimist. Of course, it all depends on my mood. When I'm doing good, I'm optimistic and when I'm angry I'm pessimistic. However, I'm more optimistic than anything else.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

I'm more of a realist.. I don't see the negative in things, but I don't always see the positives either.. Once I sense that something is wrong, my positivity for a situation goes out the window, and I just start to see it for what it is.

exitseven · Answer

I feel optimistic about the future. Things will turn around, I can feel it.  TRUMP 2024

menina · Answer

I'm mostly pessimistic. I'm already expecting things to go wrong because that's what I've been experiencing my whole life.

Anonymous · Answer

I’ve been very pessimistic lately but I need to change. I’m a recovering gambling addict and I am lonely during the holidays. Very tough time of the year for me. But I need to find joy in things.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Neither, those 2 outlooks are for quitters who don't want something badly enough. Determined people engineer favorable outcomes by failing until they succeed.

Charliefretz329 · Answer

I’m a pessimist, I expect and plan for bad things. So most often I’m pleased that things weren’t as bad as they could be. Optimists however think things will always be good and are more disappointed and unprepared than me

Crankor · Answer

Both.. I don't hold expectations which makes me easily impressed. I don't think the worst of situations though so I guess I'm more optimistic...

Unit1 · Answer

Realist. But the feeble people call that being a pessimist, so.

genericname85 · Answer

i'm a pessimist. cause i like positive surprises more than disappointment.

jamesgoldman · Answer

I'm a realist but that often tends to favour a more pessimistic outcome

straightmax12 · Answer

All I have to say is that I judge what I see and give my opinions on it. It can either be optimistic or pessimistic, it really depends on what's going on.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

I am an optimist.

SoJust · Answer

I consider myself optimistic and very serious

Staximus · Answer

You can expect the best when you prepare for the worst

Med_guy1978 · Answer

A pessimist is an optimist with experience :) but really, I've become a pessimist as I've learnt to realise the power of the mind.

trellbrown84 · Answer

Pessimist nothing is ever going to get better it's just going to get worse from here on out

syncheart · Answer

Pessimist, I'm always trying to prepare myself for the worst.

rigmarole · Answer

Neither by your definition.

Anonymous · Answer

Pessimistic, that's why I don't even bother with a relationship

mandyfire98 · Answer

Definitely an optimistic person.

HawkPerception · Answer

I've always been more of a pessimist sadly

Sparkie460 · Answer

I always try to be optimistic on a daily basis

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Whichever one is glass half full

Anonymous · Answer

I believe in optimism.

elaphe · Answer

I am a half-full kind of person.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I'm definitely and optimis

TheShadowReturns · Answer

How about realist…

NewHopeGir33 · Answer

Bit of both

Anonymous · Answer

I try to find a balance

WhitneySnow · Answer

Optimist

Tim2nice · Answer

Realist

LiamJHayden · Answer

Optimist

Extraterrestrial1999 · Answer

Both

DreamLife7 · Answer

Optimistic

In_Trance · Answer

both

vicphilips · Answer

I dont know

PinkSmoke · Answer

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