It may be counter intuitive, but thinking of the worst thing that can happen makes you happier person.
This touches on Stoic philosophy, which has been my guiding worldview for a good 10 years or so now. If you do a search for “Memento Mori” there is a big rabbit hole of helpful applied philosophy that I suggest you go down. For now, let just me illustrate this single semi-Stoic idea that I believe will help you deal with difficult situations, relieve stress, and make you a happier person.
If you are constantly thinking of the worst thing that could happen, it actually leds to a very positive outlook on life. Here’s why: There are two outcomes:
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