It could always be worse.
I’m an extremely optimistic person (or at least try to be), and the above statement has a way of keeping me grounded in that optimism when the inevitable bad day strikes. And it’s true, any situation could always be worse.
But reflecting on this statement, I’ve realized it’s a very passive way of coping with things. I’ve viewed tough situations through this lens for years, so admitting there might be a better way of handling things when they arise is tough.
I realized that while saying it could always be worse made me feel better, it never really improved the situation I was faced with. I just eventually got through it.
The next time you find yourself in a place where you could use this statement, try asking yourself how could this be made better? I’m not saying it’s foolproof and will work every time, I’m still trying it out. But it’s active instead of passive, offense instead of defense. This statement goes right to the source of the problem and tries to find a solution.
You may find that it doesn’t work for you. Even so, well, it could always be worse.
I’ve learned this recently! No matter what kind of situation you’re in, how you feel is still affecting you. Yes, it could always be worse. But one person’s feelings in a situation can be totally different from a person in the same situation. And people use different tools to help themselves. If that helps you, there’s nothing wrong with it!
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Yep, that’s exactly right. And no matter how much we try to hide it, how we feel affects us more than I think we realize. Very insightful, thanks for reading 😊
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This is my way of consoling myself when the going gets tough. When I can’t help myself .
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Does it normally work for you?
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Bull! Doesn’t work but i have to. Lol
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Lol me too!
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That makes a lot of sense actually|
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We’ll see if it works! 😁
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I like this perspective. Rather than resigning to the situation, you are subconsciously taking control.
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That’s exactly right! Taking control and trying to improve whatever it is you are going through!
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That is really great! Thanks. I will definitely try that out. I’m one of those, “the worst thing that can happen is I die and we’ll all dies anyway” people. This can be an adventure with better results, I hope. Thank you.
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Right?! I tend to think like that as well. No one’s getting out of here alive anyway lol. But yes, I hope this yields better results!
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