Do You Look for the Positives in Situations, or Are You A "Negative Nellie"?

[SeaBreeze]

I try to remain realistic about a lot of things, but if there's a bad situation going on, I try to look at the 'big picture' and keep a positive outlook. For example, if I broke my leg, I would be thankful that I even had that leg to begin with. If I put things in perspective, it's not as horrible as it seems. Some folks may act very negatively, like it's the end of the world, and even after they heal, they'll be bitter that it even happened.

How about you, look for the positives, or dwell on the negatives?

 

[Justme]

I am a raging hypochondriac, nuff sed!

 

[Warrigal]

I'm a Pollyanna

Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers on what she calls "The Glad Game", an optimistic attitude she learned from her father. The game consists of finding something to be glad about in every situation.

My glass is always half full.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Half full here too Warrigal, although I wouldn't consider myself a Pollyanna. Justme, LOL, 'nuf said!

 

[That Guy]

I used to allow myself to wallow in the depths of negativity. Now, I work at looking up out of the darkness toward the light. Much better.