pessimism
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Are You Embarrassed to Be Heterosexual? Say Hello to ‘Heteropessimism’
A friend introduces their partner as “my current husband”. Another jokes about marriage as a life sentence. Everyone laughs, no one is surprised. The sentiments at the heart of these asides are pervasive and familiar to many people in (or who have had) heterosexual relationships. There is now a term for this negativity: “heteropessimism”. Heteropessimism…
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How To Move From A Pessimistic To A More Optimistic Mindset
Are you a pessimist or an optimist? It’s something that is important to find out about yourself as it not only affects your personal well being but it can also impact how you operate at work. Here’s how you can identify whether you’re a pessimist or optimist and how you can start to change your…
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This Video Illuminates The Benefits Of Pessimism
Being pessimistic is typically seen as a bad trait, but it’s not all bad news. The School of Life takes a look at some of pessimism’s more redeeming qualities in the video above.