The pessimistic individual might look at the world with a certain amount of wariness. This person may have a hard time overcoming setbacks, and they may sometimes be low in mood and motivation. See where you fall on the pessimism scale.
1. I am afraid of obstacles because they can be difficult to overcome.
2. I worry things will not work out well for me in the future.
3. Setbacks often feel insurmountable when they first occur.
4. I think the world is getting worse over time.
5. Failure is not a problem, there’s always the chance for a comeback.
6. I struggle to maintain a positive outlook when faced with a tough challenge.
7. I worry I will not get through hard times.
8. The glass is always half full.
9. Life never seems to get better.
10. Failure is hard for me to handle.
11. I rarely see the silver linings in life.
12. People usually come through for me.
13. Good luck is hard to come by.
14. I expect to be disappointed by people.
15. I doubt I’ll achieve some of my fondest goals.
16. I have low expectations for many things.
17. It is important to think of everything that could go wrong.
18. I wake up in the morning feeling eager for the day.
19. I typically expect the worst-case scenario.
20. I worry about events I’ll have to manage in the future.