This Video Shows the Benefits of Pessimism
Pessimism is usually seen as a bad trait , but that’s not all bad news. The School of Life explores some of the more redemptive qualities of pessimism in the video above.
The main point here is that pessimism helps you define expectations. When you hold back your expectations, you don’t expect someone to serve you the world on a platter. This is a kind of “strategic pessimism” that can help reduce anxiety because you are always planning for negative outcomes. The video certainly provides a full-blown humorous take on the benefits of pessimism, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong most of the time .
The Wisdom of Pessimism | Youtube