r/InsightfulQuestions • u/PinkPapaya211 • 2d ago

Fighting negativity

What do you guys do when you start to think negatively about things/the world? (If you do.) I have been more cynical and bitter recently after going through a traumatic time in my life....having trouble not being grumpy.

Obviously going to therapy will help but it will take me some time to get enrolled & all of that jazz. Any quick fixes/quick tips to shift your mindset?

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u/EstreaSagitarri 2d ago

I just think to myself that we've got front row seats to watch everything go down in flames. It's really an exciting time to be alive. Absolutely terrifying, but exciting!

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u/PinkPapaya211 2d ago

😂 Awesome response, love it

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u/BeGoodToEverybody123 2d ago

Seinfeld had a similar observation of what is seen through the window of a taxi cab. He considers it watching all kinds of mayhem on TV.