okay, im not hardcore negative but im pretty negative, i usually think about the bad things that can happen to me or other people. my friend thinks thats a really bad thing because she said i will never be able to enjoy anything if i keep being negative but my theory is: im only negative so that i can be prepared for all the bad things that come to me in this crazy wacko world, and if a positive thing happens to me, then i can be more thankful. i mean think about it. this is what i do: i plan a trip to california and i think: what if the plan crashes? what if it rains in california? what if theres a major heat wave? and if nothing happens then im thankful that it didnt happen. is it bad to be like this? should i change?
2007-08-02 10:57:35 · 4 answers · asked by HELLO123 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I'm not comfortable with the words "good" and "bad" in this context...of course it's a good idea to be aware of what negative things can happen, but only if this allows you to prevent the negative things. If you are worried about the possibility of a safe falling out of a window when you walk in the city, that is a useless waste of your brain cells.
And then, your friend has a point...where is joy in your world view? When can you sit down and look at the sunrise and just totally enjoy it? If you're worried about the possibility of a mugger sneaking up behind you while you're looking at a sunrise, you're missing something important. There is a point at which you need to just let go of your worries, and let things be. Negative things may happen...this is a fact, but beyond doing normal things to prevent this, worrying about it is not helpful.
2007-08-02 11:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by Insanity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not bad to be negative. however, you are going over the deep end in your thinking. you are dwelling on things that probably wont happen. ppl give themselves ulcers if they worry to much. it's healthy to be prepared, but you should try to enjoy yourself more.
2007-08-02 11:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by just me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are like that do not worry do not be negative thinking you are negative.
2007-08-02 11:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think the more important question here is....do you like you?
~there can be no good without evil, so it must be good to be evil sometimes....~
2007-08-02 11:41:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋