One of the hallmarks of negative people is their assertion that they are realists who don’t turn a blind eye to the problems of the world. They defend their negativity by diminishing the benefits of positivity. They see positivity as being weak. They tend to label positive people as foolish and shut themselves off from the benefits that optimism has.
Here are three false beliefs about positive people that you may need to drop right now.
False belief- Positive people lead charmed lives
One of the go-to generalizations negative people make about positivity is positive people lead charmed lives where nothing bad every happens. It’s time to drop that belief right now. Interestingly, most positive people have suffered great loss. It’s because of the loss they found their optimism.
Trauma, a bad childhood, or another life-shattering event can make time stand still. Being stuck is a choice. Positive people choose to move past the negativity to adopt a healthier and more positive mindset, despite what they went through.
False belief- Positive people are naïve
People tend to poke fun at highly positive people. They assume they are naïve and choosing to turn a blind eye to troubling situations. Perhaps they aren’t educated enough or streetwise to see the gravity in the world. That’s false. It’s time to drop the belief that positive people aren’t wise or aware.
Truth be told, positive people are often more aware than anyone. Their open-mindedness helps them accept truths like
- There’s positivity in every situation
- People are inherently good
- There’s always room for forgiveness
- Second chances are important
- Things may go wrong, but they may go right!
- Good things can come from something bad
Positive people aren’t naïve, they are wise.
False belief- Positive people are foolish
Negative people often misread the actions of positive people as dumb. They may see their gestures towards others or their hope for positive outcomes as living in a fantasy. They may judge them for helping outcasts or forgiving someone claiming they are being too soft. This foolishness reinforces the belief that skepticism, judgement, and negativity have a greater value than kindness and optimism.
It’s time to drop the belief that positivity equals diminished judgement. Positive people aren’t being foolish by believing the best. Will they always be right? No, but they are expressing incredible hope, grace, and love with their mindset.
There are stereotypical beliefs out there about positive people which make no sense. They perpetuate the argument for being negative as the preferred mindset because it appears to be the street-smart wise choice. It’s time to drop those beliefs and acknowledge the benefits of being positive.
