WHY
AVOID
PESSIMISM?
By Sanjeev Datta

Introduction
01
Pessimistic People Typically Notice And Concentrate On The Unfavorable
Aspects Of A Situation Rather Than What Is Going Well.
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com

Pessimism Can Be
Seen In The
Following
Situations:
● When A Phone Rings, A Person
Anticipates A Telemarketer Or Bill
Collector Will Be On The Other End.
● Anyone Attending A Party Believes It Will
Be Monotonous Or Somehow
Unpleasant.
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com

"Pessimism leads to weakness,
optimism to power."
—William James
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
How to deal with pessimistic

Types of Pessimism
Being ready for the worst is being
defensively pessimistic. Defensive
pessimists maximize their performance in
both favorable and unfavorable
circumstances. People can defend
themselves by acting positively by
employing defensive pessimism.
The propensity to consistently think
the worst is known as dispositional
pessimism. In all situations,
dispositional pessimists behave
consistently and record an equal
number of factual thoughts.
Defensive
Dispositional
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com

Causes of Pessimism
● While many people go through trauma, significant changes in their lives, and
other transitions, there seems to be a mix of people who range from
surviving and growing more pessimistic, to others who go through these
transitions with a positive outlook, to those who don't seem to be affected
at all. For pessimists—and those who adore them—it can be frustrating as
they may wonder why they are the way they are.
● Other factors in a person's life may alter their perspective on things. While
basic nature and genetics can have a big impact on perspective, it seems
that familial ties, past experiences, and social or environmental factors can
all affect how optimistic or pessimistic you are about life.
● It may also be crucial to keep in mind that more pessimistic people may
have a weaker support system, lower levels of resilience, and trouble
employing coping mechanisms to manage their stress.
● Pessimism may be more common in those with a history of depression or
mood disorders in their close relatives because pessimism symptoms might
be a sign of depressive feelings and cognitive distortions.
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com

Disadvantages of Pessimism
Pessimists Typically Experience
More Stress And Have Fewer
Coping Mechanisms. This
Pessimism Can Intensify Anxiety
And Despair.
Focusing On Negativity
Impacts Our Physical Well-
being. This Has Adverse Health
Consequences.
Pessimistic People Typically Face
Larger Levels Of Loneliness, Conflict,
And Stress, As Well As Worse Health
And Decreased Well-being
01
02
03
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Positive goals in life

How To Avoid Pessimism?
Make Physical
Wellness A Top
Priority
Examine And Alter
Your Self-talk
Consider Discussing
Solutions Rather
Than Issues
Write About Your
Achievements
After A Bad Day,
Don't Give Up
Make An Effort To Be
Surrounded By Positive
People Rather Than
Negative People
Don't Allow Past
Events To Cloud Your
Perception Of The
Future
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com

Benefits of Personality Development
You Can Gain Confidence In Who
You Are And What You Do By
Working On Your Personality.
Never Question Your Skills, And If
There's Something You Can Do
Better, Put All Of Your Efforts Into
It. You'll Be Able To Overcome
Your Fears And Bolster Your
Confidence As A Result.
Personality Development Is The
Process Of Creating The
Structured Pattern Of Actions
And Attitudes That Defines A
Person.
Continual Interactions Between
Temperament, Character, And
Environment Lead To The
Formation Of Personality.
According To Social Cognitive Theory,
People Form Their Personalities As They
Watch How Others Behave. This Causes
Acculturation And Integration, Especially
If The Actions Are Rewarded.
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com

Why Sanjeev Datta Personality School?
20 YEARS OF
PIONEERING IN
PERSONALITY
DEVELOPMENT
25 STUDIOS &
CENTRES
ACROSS DELHI
NCR
1,00,000+
PERSONALITY
TRANSFORMATIONS
4.7/5 STAR
RATING BY OVER
10,000
TEACHERS/SEMI
NAR
PARTICIPANTS
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com

Join our personality grooming
classes now!
“THERE IS NO BETTER AN INVESTMENT THAN IN ONE’S OWN ABILITIES” Visit - sanjeevdatta.com

Thanks!
Corporate Studio - IN
A 26/8, Sector 28,
Golf Course Road,
Gurugram
+91.9015.983.983
info@sanjeevdatta.com
Do not copy content, copyrights taken
Template credit: slidesgo.com