Generally, people praise the optimistic mindset, and research suggests that optimism helps us reduce stress and depressive symptoms. Hence, optimism seems to be a healthy coping mechanism for dealing with the future when looking at the scientifically proven benefits.But does optimism also have downsides? Can some forms of optimism even be dangerous? And could it be that, in some cases, we’re better off being pessimistic? This video explores why optimism may not always be the wisest choice and why being a pessimist may be the best move.Support the channel:

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03:27 (1) We won't be shocked when bad things happen.

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09:53 (3) We'll appreciate a positive outcome.#toxicpositivity #optimism #pessimism

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Keywords: western philosophy, self improvement, nihilism, taoist wisdom, seneca, mindfulness, ancient philosophy

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