Is your glass half full or half empty?

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Is your glass half full or half empty?
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Tue, 04-05-2005 - 9:39am

Consider taking this quiz & share your results.


http://quiz.ivillage.com/health/tests/glass.htm?nlcid=c|500,19569,



 

 


 



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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 04-05-2005 - 9:42am

These are my results. I thought they'd show more negative thinking. I struggle with that. jan


Half-Full Glass
You try to look on the bright side, and optimism is a skill you've cultivated to help you weather life's rough spots. All the same, you know it's okay to admit when you're angry or hurt. You're neither blindly positive, nor prone to dwell on slights and injuries, and your generally positive outlook helps prepare you to take risks without being held back by bitterness or a fear of failure. Believe it or not, some scientists have theorized that there is an evolutionary advantage to optimism: Human beings may be programmed to view the world as just slightly better than it actually is, in order to recognize clearly any real threats to our well-being and handle them appropriately. Your ability to rise above negative thinking while remaining realistic about temporary setbacks is a great strength.


 

 


 



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Registered: 03-29-2003
Tue, 04-05-2005 - 2:20pm

I had the same exact results. I tend to be more of a half empty person as of lately.

Candie

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 04-05-2005 - 4:00pm

Here are my results.

Half-Full Glass
You try to look on the bright side, and optimism is a skill you've cultivated to help you weather life's rough spots. All the same, you know it's okay to admit when you're angry or hurt. You're neither blindly positive, nor prone to dwell on slights and injuries, and your generally positive outlook helps prepare you to take risks without being held back by bitterness or a fear of failure. Believe it or not, some scientists have theorized that there is an evolutionary advantage to optimism: Human beings may be programmed to view the world as just slightly better than it actually is, in order to recognize clearly any real threats to our well-being and handle them appropriately. Your ability to rise above negative thinking while remaining realistic about temporary setbacks is a great strength.

Great quiz Jan!!!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 12:40am
My glass is half full.

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Registered: 04-05-2005
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 10:52am
Half-full too. Did anyone get half empty?
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 11:45am

I took this quiz some time ago and it's sad to say there has been no improvement on my part..................


Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 3:51pm
If it's any consolation to you, Danielle, I read an article once that said there were no pessimists. Ppl with a negative view are realists. If they think they won't be able to get a job, they are probably right. There aren't any jobs. And so on. LOL You need to move to a rainy place, like Washington state. Get your glass filled up:) (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 7:07pm

Thanks Jan, I'm in a really frumpy mood now. Here is a link to a post I put up on the BP board.


Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,

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Registered: 04-18-2003
Fri, 04-08-2005 - 1:19am

Mine was glass half full which surprised me! lol!

Sheri Ann

Sheri Ann