Yes You Can! Today: Pessimism
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Yes, You CAN! Today: Beat Pessimism in 7 Steps
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"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
How to Beat Pessimism in 7 Steps
- Understand Pessimism: Sometimes, our brain tells us things will go wrong even if they might not. That's called pessimism. It's like seeing a glass half empty instead of half full.
- Talk About It: Share your feelings with someone you trust, like a family member, friend, or teacher. They might give you a new way to see things.
- Stay Away from Negative Talk: Avoid hanging around people or places that always see the bad side. It's okay to want to be around more positive vibes!
- Challenge Negative Thoughts: Whenever you think something bad will happen, ask yourself: "Is this true? What's the best that can happen?"
- Focus on the Good: At the end of each day, think of three good things that happened. Maybe you got a good grade or played a fun game. Focusing on good stuff can make you feel better.
- Stay Active: Playing sports, dancing, or walking can make you feel happier. When your body moves, it releases happy chemicals called endorphins.
- Remember, It's Okay: Everyone feels down sometimes. It doesn't mean you're always going to feel this way. With time and these steps, you can learn to see the brighter side of things.
Remember, everyone's journey is unique. It's okay to ask for help if you need it, and it's okay to have both good and bad days.
Laugh and Feel Good Today
So, an optimist was best friends with a pessimist.
He was always trying to find things that could make his pessimist friend say something positive about him, but he never could.
One day, the optimist decided to buy a fabulous pet that his pessimist friend couldn’t find anything wrong with. So, he went to a specialty pet store and explained his mission to the owner.
The owner replied, “Well, I have a fabulous parrot that can say many things and has beautiful plumage.”
“No, he’ll just make fun of the bird's mispronunciations and point out the colors it doesn’t have.” said the optimist.
“You know, I think I have the perfect pet for you. I have a dog that can walk on water.”
“Seriously?” said the optimist, “I’ll take him! My friend won’t be able to say anything negative about that dog!”
So the optimist took his new dog on a walk by a small lake with his pessimist friend. As they casually talked, the optimist started playing fetch with the dog. Then the optimist threw the ball out on the lake, and the dog ran out, grabbed the ball, and ran back to the men.
“Notice anything about my dog?” asked the optimist.
“Sure, he can’t swim.”
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