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Why am I such a pessimist?

I recently did an exam and I didn't think it went the way I wanted it even though I REALLY STUDIED. Now, my family keeps saying they know I passed and I just keep doubting them. I just DON'T want to get my Hopes up only to have them flattened IF I fail.

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kronk Best Comment

“Demand not that things happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do, and you will go on well.” - Epictetus

for a pessimist i find this really comforting. because if you wish for things to happen as they should you'll know how to respond to it. there are 2 outcomes in your situation. pass or fail. you just have to be ready for both and remember that we cannot control everything. don't dwell on it too much because it is in the past 😊

Alifeinterrupted · 26-30, F

@kronk this really comforted me..think I needed to hear this!! Thanks soooooo much