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Pessimists Live Longer?

by Michael Lee
6 replies
A study made by the American Psychological Association suggested that pessimism about the future may lead to a longer, healthier life...

Pessimism About the Future May Lead to Longer, Healthier Life, Research Finds

My opinion is that if you expect worse things to come, you are more motivated to plan ahead and prepare yourself. But I still think "expect the best, but prepare for the worst" is a better option.

What do you think?
#live #longer #pessimists
  • Profile picture of the author Joe Ray
    What if there is no such a thing as "future"? Has anyone ever been there?
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  • Profile picture of the author Vierka
    I am not sure if that is pessimism because you have an optimistic plan for a future.
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    • Profile picture of the author kirbymarketingconcierge
      what is your gut telling you?

      maybe read the study and how good it may or may not be.

      we are living in a era of polls

      this poll said this, then that.

      sometimes these studies are ill conceived or limited.

      my gut says - when I am negative, cynical, having bad thoughts

      my stomach acid flows, my heart rate increases, my skin tightens, my eyes dilate, I'm cautious (danger), I trust people less, anticipate bad more..etc..,

      how can that be healthy long term???
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      • Profile picture of the author Sangfroid
        I think this is poppycock. So much for the
        American Psychological Association.

        Plus who wants to live life as a sourpuss?
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  • Profile picture of the author chaksmiths
    that's crap
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  • Profile picture of the author SDsurfer
    If you ever listen to old people (like 100 year old people) talk, however, they are always the happiest, nicest, most optimistic people ever. They are just happy to be alive. Maybe they weren't always that way, but in my opinion, being open and positive about change is the best way to be!
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