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Pessimism and Optimism
FromHow to Be Human
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
When it comes down to it, pessimism and optimism are protection methods. One lets us relish in negativity and victimhood, and the other leaves us soothed and hopeful. Somewhere between those two extremes exists realism, and the goal is to live in that gray space. Sounds simple, right? In today’s episode, we discuss how that’s not exactly the case.
Women are really tapped into avoiding being labeled negative and difficult, so oftentimes we feel the need to be optimistic. But the truth is, women can find power in pessimism. We discuss examples of the pros and cons of optimism and pessimism, and we also talk about our pessimism for the patriarchy, but our optimism for acceptance of traditionally excluded marginalized communities. Tune in to hear more!
Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-human/id1575612024 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/1V8taFSZQDpMcXkrP5dGrs?si=PtYeksWSRLGn_vu1vWBvMw&dl_branch=1 (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9yTHpBOUg2Mg (Google Podcasts), https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fa34c28b-2ac5-49cb-9fc7-15328379d789 (Amazon Music), https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-how-to-be-human-84625355/ (iHeartRadio), https://www.stitcher.com/show/how-to-be-human-5 (Stitcher), or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
Defining optimism and pessimism
Where realism falls in the spectrum of pessimism and optimism
How gender roles can impact our reactions
The upsides and downsides of pessimism and optimism
What we’re currently optimistic and pessimistic about
Follow Us:
https://www.howtobehumanpod.com/ (How to Be Human)
https://www.instagram.com/howtobehumanpod/ (How to Be Human Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/annatoonk/ (Anna's Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/humannamednina/ (Nina's Instagram)
https://www.annatoonk.com/ (Book a session with Anna)
https://ninaendrsthealth.com/ (Book a session with Nina)
Women are really tapped into avoiding being labeled negative and difficult, so oftentimes we feel the need to be optimistic. But the truth is, women can find power in pessimism. We discuss examples of the pros and cons of optimism and pessimism, and we also talk about our pessimism for the patriarchy, but our optimism for acceptance of traditionally excluded marginalized communities. Tune in to hear more!
Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-human/id1575612024 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/1V8taFSZQDpMcXkrP5dGrs?si=PtYeksWSRLGn_vu1vWBvMw&dl_branch=1 (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9yTHpBOUg2Mg (Google Podcasts), https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fa34c28b-2ac5-49cb-9fc7-15328379d789 (Amazon Music), https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-how-to-be-human-84625355/ (iHeartRadio), https://www.stitcher.com/show/how-to-be-human-5 (Stitcher), or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
Defining optimism and pessimism
Where realism falls in the spectrum of pessimism and optimism
How gender roles can impact our reactions
The upsides and downsides of pessimism and optimism
What we’re currently optimistic and pessimistic about
Follow Us:
https://www.howtobehumanpod.com/ (How to Be Human)
https://www.instagram.com/howtobehumanpod/ (How to Be Human Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/annatoonk/ (Anna's Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/humannamednina/ (Nina's Instagram)
https://www.annatoonk.com/ (Book a session with Anna)
https://ninaendrsthealth.com/ (Book a session with Nina)
Released:
Nov 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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