Are you the person who knows it’s all gonna go your way? Or do you always expect disaster? The optimist sees the donut...the pessimist only sees the hole. Does your outlook on life matter? You bet it does! So, where do you fall on the scale? Find out if you see the glass as half-empty or if you’re a half-full kind of person.
1 You’re running out the door to catch the bus. As the door slams behind you, Mom calls out, “There’s something we need to talk about when you get home!” Your first thought is...
A. She’s finally getting you that video game you’ve been begging for!
B. Whatever. You’ve got a first-period math test to worry about for now.
C. Uh-oh. You’re in serious trouble.
2 You’ve been doing community theater since third grade. After your big audition for the spring musical, the casting director asks to speak with you privately before she announces the cast. You imagine...
A. Bravo! No doubt you blew her away with your monologue. You’ve landed the lead, for sure.
B. She probably needs you to read through the script one more time so she can decide which part best suits you.
C. You choked the audition. Rather than up the humiliation factor, she wants to tell you in private that, for once, you didn’t get a part.
3 You and your family are going camping for the first time. You...
A. Can’t wait! What could be better than roasting s’mores over a campfire and sleeping under the stars every night?
B. Are a little worried about not having running water for five straight days, but at least it’s something different to do.
C. Can’t stop thinking about hungry bears and poison ivy.
4 You come across a $5 bill on the floor of the food court at the mall. The person who dropped it is obviously long gone. You immediately think...
A. Yes! Now you can get that yummy piece of gum from the chocolate factory.
B. Guess you can use it for lunch money next week
C. Geez. How come you never find a $20 bill?
5 It’s finally spring break, and your Buddy has invited you to spend a few days at his/her fam’s beach house. You just know...
A. The sun will be shining on you and your Buddy! You’re packing nothing but shorts, candy and sunscreen!
B. Even if it rains the entire time, it won’t totally sink your plans. You have tons of homework to catch up on.
C. Something horrible will go wrong. Last time you went away, you got food poisoning. What will it be this time?
6 . The coolest store at the mall is having an incredible contest. You can win backstage passes to see David Cook in concert—for you and three of your best buds! You quickly...
A. Fill out the entry form and start picking out a tie—you just know you’ll win!
B. Enter the contest. Why not? You probably won’t win, but it’s worth a shot.
C. Walk out of the store without entering. You never win anything, so why bother?
7 Your English teacher announces he’s reading your story aloud to the entire class as an example. Your first thought is...
A. This is totally cool! He’s holding your story up as a model of creativity, wit, and talent!
B. He needs to kill a few minutes of class time, and your story just happened to be on the top of the pile.
C. Could it really be so bad that he feels compelled to single it out as an example of what not to do? You’re never writing another thing in this class.
8 It’s Friday night. At the last minute, your Bud wants to rush out to see a hot new flick that just opened. If you leave right away, you might make it before the movie starts. You decide to...
A. Go for it! You’ll probably be able to just walk right in since everyone else will already be seated!
B. Go if he/she really wants to. Either you’ll get in or you won’t. So what?
C. Forget it! The tickets will definitely be sold out.
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Mostly A's
PERFECTLY OPTIMISTIC
If you’re on your way to the party, thinking, “I’m going to have the time of my life,” chances are you will have a total blast. You expect things to turn out great—so often that’s what happens! That’s an awesome attitude to have because optimistic people tend to be generally both happier and healthier than those with more negative perspectives. And your friends are probably big fans of your optimist outlook, as well. It can definitely be contagious! You likely have a great circle of buds who love basking in the glow of your positive thinking. Our only caution? Make sure you don’t get so optimistic that you refuse to acknowledge life’s less-than-cheery moments. If your best bud is devastated over her parents’ divorce, it won’t help her to hear that you think it’s all going to work out for the best. Watch those unrealistic expectations, too. Expecting to ace a test you didn’t study for isn’t optimism—it’s dreaming! In other words, be happy but be real. Life is a total package of good times and not-so-good times, but that’s what makes it interesting!
Mostly B's
HO-HUMMING ALONG
You see things at face value and, for the most part, you’re comfy just going with the flow. You probably live a drama-free life, and that’s great. You don’t drive anyone bonkers (including yourself) with ear-to-ear grins or never-ending down-on-your-luck doldrums. Staying on this even keel keeps you trucking along, but you might miss out on the action. Life is filled with ups and downs—and sometimes you’ve just gotta hang on and enjoy the ride! So instead of waking up expecting to just coast through yet another day, pause for a minute to tell yourself it’s going to be a fabulous day! Think about something terrific going on in your world, and give it that extra oomph! You love gazing across the classroom at your crush? Work up the nerve to walk past his/her table, smile and say, “Hey, how ya doin’?” Bottom line is this: Don’t be afraid to expect a bit more out of life because you never know—you might get it!
Mostly C's
PERSISTENTLY PESSIMISTIC
You definitely need to throw up the shades, pull back those curtains and let some sun shine in. You’ve been living in the dark for way too long. Stop anticipating the worst, would ya? It’s strange how your existence has a way of living up (or down!) to your expectations. If you’re sooo worried about flunking next week’s chemistry test, there’s a good possibility you just might blow it. Why? Well, how in the world are you ever going to absorb all those facts and figures when you’ve got so much worry on the brain? You truly need to learn to appreciate the power of positive thinking and personal pep-talking. Look at it this way—what have you got to lose, except for a bum outlook? And pessimism can affect more than just your mood—it can rub off on other people, as well. Pals could be put off by your persistent negativity. Who wants to hang out with someone who’s a total downer? So how do you turn a negative ’tude around? Look for that silver lining! Odds are good, you’re going to find life is a whole lot more upbeat than you had previously believed!
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Mostly A's
PERFECTLY OPTIMISTIC
If you’re on your way to the party, thinking, “I’m going to have the time of my life,” chances are you will have a total blast. You expect things to turn out great—so often that’s what happens! That’s an awesome attitude to have because optimistic people tend to be generally both happier and healthier than those with more negative perspectives. And your friends are probably big fans of your optimist outlook, as well. It can definitely be contagious! You likely have a great circle of buds who love basking in the glow of your positive thinking. Our only caution? Make sure you don’t get so optimistic that you refuse to acknowledge life’s less-than-cheery moments. If your best bud is devastated over her parents’ divorce, it won’t help her to hear that you think it’s all going to work out for the best. Watch those unrealistic expectations, too. Expecting to ace a test you didn’t study for isn’t optimism—it’s dreaming! In other words, be happy but be real. Life is a total package of good times and not-so-good times, but that’s what makes it interesting!
Mostly B's
HO-HUMMING ALONG
You see things at face value and, for the most part, you’re comfy just going with the flow. You probably live a drama-free life, and that’s great. You don’t drive anyone bonkers (including yourself) with ear-to-ear grins or never-ending down-on-your-luck doldrums. Staying on this even keel keeps you trucking along, but you might miss out on the action. Life is filled with ups and downs—and sometimes you’ve just gotta hang on and enjoy the ride! So instead of waking up expecting to just coast through yet another day, pause for a minute to tell yourself it’s going to be a fabulous day! Think about something terrific going on in your world, and give it that extra oomph! You love gazing across the classroom at your crush? Work up the nerve to walk past his/her table, smile and say, “Hey, how ya doin’?” Bottom line is this: Don’t be afraid to expect a bit more out of life because you never know—you might get it!
Mostly C's
PERSISTENTLY PESSIMISTIC
You definitely need to throw up the shades, pull back those curtains and let some sun shine in. You’ve been living in the dark for way too long. Stop anticipating the worst, would ya? It’s strange how your existence has a way of living up (or down!) to your expectations. If you’re sooo worried about flunking next week’s chemistry test, there’s a good possibility you just might blow it. Why? Well, how in the world are you ever going to absorb all those facts and figures when you’ve got so much worry on the brain? You truly need to learn to appreciate the power of positive thinking and personal pep-talking. Look at it this way—what have you got to lose, except for a bum outlook? And pessimism can affect more than just your mood—it can rub off on other people, as well. Pals could be put off by your persistent negativity. Who wants to hang out with someone who’s a total downer? So how do you turn a negative ’tude around? Look for that silver lining! Odds are good, you’re going to find life is a whole lot more upbeat than you had previously believed!
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