Being Optimistic (Self Esteem Challenge)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to Day 8 of our Self-Esteem Icebreakers in celebration of the 30 Day Self-Esteem Challenge across the community.
Today's theme is "Being Optimistic".
Are you an optimistic person?
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@CheeryMango
Speaking for myself, optimism can to me later in life when I learned more about self acceptance and self love.
@CheeryMango
I don't know. See, the picture that came with your post, I do all of those things. But I also do assume the worst, have very little faith in most, and sort of see the flaws in everything. And is the glass half-empty or half-full? I don't even focus on that question. Like, I philosophically wonder other things instead, symbolically... First, are there free refills? Also, what am I drinking? It could be something like a mixed drink that I'm sipping slow anyway... Or it could be something like a soda, which I'm probably not going to finish anyway. And also, how long am I gonna be sitting there? If it isn't long, then I'm not worried, I'll have enough to get me through. Anyway, I don't identify as optimist or pessimist...and I *especially* don't identify as a realist, because I'm more of an absurdist at heart I guess. I mean, yeah, stuff is real, and we can look at it negatively or positively, but... Are we even *really* looking at it? It's kind of absurd when you do.
I’d say I’m quite optimistic. I’m definitely more of a glass half full than half empty kinda girl!
I am optimistic to make myself feel better about the uncertain future, if I start being pessimistic I would feel hopeless in everything.
Aren't we supposed to be the mixture of everything? That's how life works?why just particular?
@SoulPitstop
Good question! Yes I agree balance is good, we can have too much of a good thing. Some realism is necessary else we may swing 'too far' in one direction.
It is healthier to be more on the side of 'positive' thoughts/feelings, as these keep/create a healthier body and mind. Long amounts of time in negative thoughts/feelings, pessimism etc have effects such as lower our immune system, high blood pressure, and long term these help create disease.
It depends on our environment also, if it is not great then we need to protect/defend ourselves/make changes, but when we then carry negativity long term when we are out of that situation it can be detrimental, and more of a trauma response. Just my thoughts at this moment! 
What are your thoughts on this? I love how not everyone answers some icebreakers directly, but question or disagree or change it to respect their boundaries/thoughts.
@VioletSpringGlade Greetings! Too much anything spoils everything. But, knowing limits in everything, flourishes anything. Just positive could never create life. If electrons are the white coin then the protons are the black coin. Neutron is the red. Ratios must be different to attain the reason of this existence. Glad you got it. Enjoy!
@SoulPitstop
I love this. Thank you.
Vanakkam 🙏
@SoulPitstop
Namaste :) 
@lovelywords13 vanakkam 🙏 how are you doing?
@SoulPitstop
Thank you for asking :) I am doing well , hope you are doing well too
Am I an optimistic person? I wish had an easy answer to that. I think I am. I also believe it's not that tough but I also have problems with it. I want to be a bit more optimistic with time.
You'll get there, one day at a time ! Here's to being hopeful ❤ @Storyhymns1234
I guess I am optimistic person, I do tend to look at things from apositive side and try to spread positivity around as well! (:
You certainly do 🤗 @sia1325
So do you! @Sunisshiningandsoareyou ♥🤗♥
Aw🥰🤗❤ @sia1325
♥🤗♥🤗♥🤗♥🤗♥🤗♥ @Sunisshiningandsoareyou
I have had long periods of my life of extreme optimism, and also periods of extreme pessimism. I am not so good at neutral, but am learning, because it is good to have some element of realism.
When I am TOO optimistic I can launch into new projects/hobbies based on a moment of enthusiasm, forgetting that I don't have the time or money to take on something new. But, sometimes this ability has allowed me to make some great achievements, which I might not have done otherwise.
Great
it seems you are a strong person who is ready for anything life through at us.
than for sharing
Thanks *
Hey hey everyone ❤️❤️
I would definitely describe myself as an optimistic person, however I'm not perfect!
This community is so uplifting, it helps me to stay mindful and optimistic 🌟
@CheeryMango i am a very optimistic person! of course i have my down days and i struggle with my self-esteem and i can be really hard on myself sometimes, but i know that there's hope for me and i have a bright future ahead of me even if where i am right now isn't the best place. i know that i can make it out of my rut and my pain isn't forever. i offer positivity to my loved ones that need it as well and i'm good at uplifting others <3
Can I save your message please, it looks like one awesome affirmation !! " not where I need to be ~ but I'll get there " , " pain is definitely not forever , this too shall passs and I'll rise again " ~~ Big love my friend, you surely are great at uplifting people! May your bright light continue to shine always ! ❤🌻 @mobteru
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou absolutely, feel free to save what you find inspiring!! thank you so much!! i wish only the best for you as well my friend, hoping for lovely beautiful things for you <3