Choose to be optimistic. It feels better. Agree or Disagree?

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OneViewpoint · Answer

I disagree. I choose to live in reality. As much as that is possible. What is the probable response or outcome based on my own experience and analysis? What can I reasonably control and what is beyond my control? What are the benefits or the consequences of my actions or inaction? I don't need to feel better. I need to feel that I've done my best and made realistic choices. That is good enough for me.

I usually make decisions relatively quickly and move on to the next decision. I don't dwell on the past since I can't change the past. But I can adjust or fix going forward. I focus on that.

Lliam · Answer

It definitely feels better.
I'm a skeptic and a realist. I'm not a Pollyanna who sees the world through rose colored glasses, but I choose not to let negativity make me depressed. I can see the good in my life and in the world and choose to be happy.
I look at the wonder and beauty of creation and am grateful for the ability to experience it with my five senses.

In regards to optimism, I just figure that what is going to happen will happen and I do my best to resist the bad things that certain people want to force upon us. I do my best to be prepared and to protect my wife and myself.

I am aware of the bad stuff that happens in the world but choose not to focus on doom and gloom.

I look around at the natural world and see that other creatures don't worry about the future. They just go about their business. I think that's a healthy outlook.

HawkPerception · Answer

I can't. My mind literally doesn't let me. I genuinely want to be, and there ARE times where I can be optimistic, confident, and hopeful of the future, but especially when I haven't had any recent wins in life, it's hard to feel that way. I feel like I see all the outcomes and possibilities and there almost always seems to be more negative outcomes than positive ones.

We all know that being positive is better for your health, happiness, and just overall getting though life, but it's still a tough task for me.

BCRanger10 · Answer

I think it's better to be realistic about the situation and have a hopeful outlook about it.  That's not the same thing as being optimistic.  It means you control what you can and do the work to achieve the desired end state instead of simply assuming that something good will happen.

NaultD · Answer

I'm a paranoid person. Prepare for the worst hope for the best that's how I find to be the most optimistic.

Anyone with legal liabilities will say the same.

Safety third is also a good saying. Doing nothing is obviously the safest thing but that's boring. So safety third is respecting it's fun doing risky things and you can do more fun things in the long run being safe.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I am always optimistic, but I will call out doomsayers when I see them. Those miserable twats need a wake-up call occasionally.

RavVid · Answer

Absolutely. Even how you walk makes a difference. A sad unhappy person walks head down. A happy person walks head up. It is hard to be unhappy if you walk head up.

JennaWillow · Answer

Be positive but be realistic - naivety isn't a virtue

Zack-Bann · Answer

Not just feel better, but perform with more purpose. If you’re down in a rut, you won’t be able to do basic things without making mistakes

slatyb · Answer

If that means making a plan to change something you don't like, I agree.

LC75LC71 · Answer

I am optimistic above all fucked up odds I'm against. There is simply no room left for pessimism.

Iron_Man · Answer

I agree there’s no sense of being down in the dumps all the time

msc545 · Answer

No, I don't think so, and I disagree. It feels disappointing more often than not.

Samanthagordon · Answer

Absolutely! Positivity is great for a successful and happy life. Some people think it is cool to be miserable

bear34 · Answer

I'm a realistic person. I feel what the truth makes me feel.

canamlusciouslad73 · Answer

Usually agree.

AviatorTom · Answer

Agree. I'm a realistic optimist.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, I am usually optimistic.

loveslongnails · Answer

Makes sense to me.

Anonymous · Answer

It feels kinda unrealistic to me.

SamIam96 · Answer

100% agree.

sage2021 · Answer

I'm a realist.

Paige2006 · Answer

Totally agree

Cidknee · Answer

Agree

noohair · Answer

It works for me...

Gabriel-Chicanito · Answer

Agree!

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