Knowing The Effects And Benefits Of Pessimism's Mindset, Do You Often Feel It?

Illustration of the effects and benefits of pessimism (Freepik/benzoix)

YOGYAKARTA For those of you who are often negative, or often known as pessimism, it is important to recognize the effect on mental health. Although occasionally it can be beneficial for self-development, this trait that is opposite to optimism is important to control.

Pessimism is the opposite of optimism, which is centered on negativity. Often a person with pessimism has a negative view of life. While people who always see from a positive point of view, tend to see benefits or are called optimistic thinking patterns. For example, someone who is pessimistic about rain can thwart plans and make it sad. But people are optimistic about how rainwater can fertilize the ground and can see Pelangi.

Psychologists view pessimism and optimism as a line. Launching VerywellMind, Monday, June 12, at one end of the line lies a pure pessimist, who may believe that life has no meaning, purpose, nihilism, or has many cynicism. On the other hand is pure optimism, which may be so positive that it is independent of reality.

Everyone has ups and downs, when their way of thinking is more negative or positive. The circumstances of life and the influence of time and experience also affect our pessimism or relative optimism. People can be more optimistic about one area of life and are less optimistic about others. However, a person's way of thinking usually leans towards one end of the spectrum. This results in a more pessimistic personality. A person who is pessimistic, is characterized by several things. Including as follows:

A person has a pessimistic mindset that can be driven by several factors, including genetics, family dynamics, past experiences, and social or environmental factors. With a pessimistic mindset, a person can experience negative effects. Such as tending to have little social support, lower resilience, reduced ability to cope with stress, and a tendency to depression and more anxiety disorders.

A pessimistic person will often underestimate positive things in a situation while increasing their focus on negative things. One is optimistic that one will do the opposite, increasing positive events while minimizing negative things in a situation.

Although it has a negative impact, pessimism is also beneficial. Especially when the dose is healthy and tends to easily anticipate obstacles because they expect something wrong. This means that with a pessimistic mindset a person tends to plan the difficulties that will be faced. Well, but if you start to overdo it can make you too stressed that it affects physical health and overall well-being.