Always looking at
the dark side of situations actually hinders our ability to see any silver lining, and also prevents us from taking lessons away from hardships.
Not exact matches
Optimists tend to be upbeat and look on the bright
side of things, frequently viewing the world as a positive place, determining ways to affect the outcome
of even difficult
situations, and finding meaning in
darker times.
The hormone also has a
dark side, or at least a complex one: It can make people less trusting
of those they see as outsiders, actually boosting aggression in some
situations.