Pessimism is anticipating undesirable outcomes from situations. Term derives from Latin "pessimus" meaning 'the worst'. First used by Jesuit critics of Voltaire's Candide in 1759
Extreme entitlement and arrogance make collaboration difficult. Prone to bullying, gaslighting, and exploitation in relationships. Inability to take responsibility and accept criticism. Lack of empathy and difficulty understanding others' perspectives. Inflated sense of self and need for constant validation
Reframe negative thoughts into more positive ones. Share negative thoughts with trusted friends or write them in a journal. Practice mindfulness by focusing on present moment. Create specific time periods for thinking negative thoughts. Use laughter as default reaction to negative situations
Perfectionists have excessively high personal standards and critical self-evaluations. They accept nothing less than perfection and see "almost perfect" as failure. They set unrealistic goals and focus solely on results. They fear failure and respond defensively to constructive criticism
Feeling tired all the time is not normal and may indicate medical or mental health issues. Depression can cause fatigue, apathy, and listlessness. Symptoms include difficulty sleeping, waking up, and staying asleep
There is no single definition of being a "bad person". Labeling oneself as bad often stems from personal values and upbringing. The "dark factor of personality" includes traits like entitlement and psychopathy