Optimism and Pessimism Are Contrasting Worldviews

Psychology Today | 19.09.2026 00:01
What are the differences between optimists and pessimists? While there are some stark differences between the two types of people, it turns out that each of us is often a mixture of optimism and pessimism. The balance can shift many times over a lifetime. Many who presently are struggling with addiction and those in recovery may recognize how this balance shifts. So, too, will those who have struggled with acute or chronic anguish.