2. You can have high expectations for life working out in your favor.
And sometimes, it doesn’t.
4. So it’s especially offensive when people take ~that tone~ with you.
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5. And when you suggest something positive, they look at you like you’re an actual insane person.
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7. And some people think that looking on the bright side means you’ve never experienced any hardship in your life.
8. Being optimistic about the weather doesn’t always work out so well.
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9. Unfortunately, being an optimist can sometimes leave you especially vulnerable to jerks who like to see you frown..
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10. They take pleasure in contradicting your positivity.
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12. …which is hard, especially when you’re not having the best day.
13. Your friends can mistake your optimistic pep talk for a condescending lecture.
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15. But there is good news! Thinking positive can make you feel good.
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And studies show that optimism can have a positive effect on stress and improve your health overall.
16. And there is an actual study that says optimists are better at saving that sweet, sweet ca$h.
17. Even when it’s hard, really hard, your positivity can help other people do their best.
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18. Those motivational posters are true: a good attitude is contagious.
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A Harvard study said so!
19. So don’t let people make you feel bad for looking on the bright side.
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21. Salute your haters with the knowledge that being an optimist is an amazing thing to be.
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