Do find that looking at the bright side of things in life when you need to can change everything around?

Question

I find that if I'm ever having a bad day or in a really bad mood, even if its serious, if I catch myself and think of something thats positive it really helps, like you found a medicine that instantly works. That's why I like being an optimist, at least if I remember, sometimes when things get tuff you know we forget. But I hate it when people think being an optimist is dumb.. because its not like were ignoring a bad situation, its just we dont see any sense in feeling too bad about it. Do you feel that way?

Answer 1

I agree with you. A lot of things can really ruin your day but if they are things that you cannot do anything about or cannot change, why dwell upon them? Always looking for something positive really helps, people who can't do that often end up over-stressed or depressed.

Answer 2

Being in a constant state of physical pain and/or sickness makes what you describe impossible.

At least you still have an option. Enjoy life while you can.