The optimist approaches life with a relentless positivity, often offering familiar sayings like “Things are never as bad as they appear” and “Always look for the lesson,” constantly assuring that “Better days are ahead.” Their unwavering commitment to these clichés seems boundless. But how do they maintain such an optimistic outlook? Sometimes, when you’re going through a tough situation, all you want to do is shake them, irritated by their insistence to “Look at the bright side.” It’s as if they can’t help but radiate positivity in everything they do.
On the other hand, the pessimist resonates with me. When life hands me lemons, no matter how hard I try to sweeten them up, they remain sour. I’ve spent most of my life anticipating the worst, finding solace in the fact that this way, I’d never be disappointed. I’ve made attempts to transition into an optimist, repeatedly trying to see the silver lining, search for lessons, and view challenges through a different lens. But every time I allow myself to hope that things might change, my inner pessimist lingers, casting doubt on the possibility of a brighter outlook.