AUMVEDAS ACADEMY: Am I a Pessimist or an Optimist?
Am
I a Pessimist or an Optimist?
Optimism and pessimism are two contradictory
terms. Optimism means positive thinking and keeping hope, while pessimism means
negative thinking and not hoping for the good. However, who is better, an
optimistic person or a pessimistic person? Who succeeds more in life? Who lives
a happier and peaceful life? It is definitely optimistic person leads a happier
and peaceful life and achieves success faster in life than a pessimistic
person.
Studies show that optimism makes a greater impact
on a person’s success, attitude, health and outlook. In addition, people who
are pessimistic about their life have the tendency to get sick and die earlier
than optimistic people. Generally, a person starts his or her career,
relationships or any task with a positive or a negative attitude. You may say
that why start if you are not convinced about the task or is in a negative
frame of mind. Well, sometimes certain compulsions leave you to take up a task
even if you are not willing to do so. In such cases, instead of trying to
explain people why you do not want to take up the task, thin of the benefits it
can bring to you. This way you can enjoy the task and start with a positive
attitude.
Being an optimistic gives you many benefits. You
lead a longer life, you are happier in life than others are, you achieve the
desired success, you get lovely friends, you have fun in life. Here only few
have been mentioned, however there are countless benefits that you can reap
being an optimist. Not to mention, the pessimists miss all these as they spend
all their time bemoaning over their failures and accusing.
To know whether you are an optimistic or a
pessimistic, you have to know yourself. You must have the ability to listen to
the voice of your heart. Think of the times when you landed up in a negative
situation, and how you reacted during those times. What sort of thoughts came
to your mind in those days? How you took charge over the situation. Once you
get the answer to these questions, you will know whether you are a pessimistic
person or not. If you are, then do the necessary to change yourself to an
optimistic person. There are plenty of resources available over the Internet or
books that can help you change your attitude from a pessimistic to an optimistic
person.
CWD 05/03/2017
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