#pessimisim

[bionicbeastx]

How I'm a Hufflepuff

I'm getting kinda sick of people thinking that because I'm a Hufflepuff, I must be an optimist. Like Hell, to the God Damn, No. In truth, I think I'm a pessimist,even a nihilist at my darkest. All the positivity and kindness I spread or try to express comes from a place of, "Well if no one else will!!!" Then Everytime I see someone act in kindness or try to spread joy, it just fuels me to keep going. Even if the rest of the world is terrible. It's still amazing to know that at least 1 person still gives a fuck. Even better if me giving a fuck inspires someone else to give a fuck. That's where I get my Hufflepuff Pride.

[neurosciencenews]

The Surprising Benefits of Being a Pessimist

There is a particular type of pessimist, the “defensive pessimist”, who takes this negative thinking to a whole new level and actually harnesses it as a means for reaching their goals. Research has shown that this way of thinking can not only help them succeed, but also bring some rather unexpected rewards. However, the other main form of pessimism, which involves simply blaming oneself for negative outcomes, has less positive effects.

[somnolentdesolation]

"So far as I can see, the most probable course of events is continued devastation of conditions of life on this planet, combined with a powerless upsurge of sorrow and lamentation."

- Arne Naess, Ecosophy T: Deep Versus Shallow Ecology (1985)

[storms-whisper]

You know...

People talk about how the glass i half empty or the glass is half full. But what about that glass tyhat is fuller than you thought it was and you end up spilling a bunch down yourself?

[asteri-art]

If you tell someone that they're "so pessimistic (or anything else negative), they wont suddenly be the opposite

Hard to believe, I know.

[wehaveconcerns]

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Jeff found an article in the Atlantic that posits that a certain type of negative thinking, called defensive pessimism, might actually be more conducive to productivity and well-being than thinking positively.  Anthony, of course, is all over this idea, and calls it pragmatic.  Could expecting the worst actually be beneficial?  What about if you’re seven years old?

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Article: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/dont-think-positively/379993/

[saintofsassy]

cute couples make me want to barf