How Full Is Your Glass?

[Nebulous]

Do you ever try to be more optimistic? What do you do to accomplish a brighter feeling? Do you think a person’s predisposition toward optimism or pessimism is because of genetics, life experience or a combination of both? Can optimism be a bad thing? Do you agree that at times it’s better to “fake it until you make it” regarding optimism? When have you ever used such a strategy, if ever? Did it work?

 

[Nebulous]

Do you ever try to be more optimistic?
Sometimes

What do you do to accomplish a brighter feeling?
Watch a movie, go on forums, etc... anything to get my mind off pessimistic things might be floating around in my head.

Do you think a person’s predisposition toward optimism or pessimism is because of genetics, life experience or a combination of both?
I'd say both, probably more life experience and environment though.

Can optimism be a bad thing?
Yes, at some point optimism can turn into denial. Sometimes you need to get touch with reality.

 

[Evil Eye]

It's quite full, I haven't had a sip yet

Yes, optimism can be a bad thing. Preparing for the worst is considered a good thing, after all.