Health·Posted on May 12, 201516 Genius Ways To Be Less PessimisticDon’t worry, it won’t make you an optimist or anything.by Anna BorgesBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail You know that looking on the bright side is good for you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But it can also be so hard. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 1. Find mantras that you actually agree with. View this photo on Instagram 2. Trade in “worst-case scenarios” for a few “OK-case scenarios.” Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Stop dwelling on outcomes altogether. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. If you’re going to complain, at least be funny about it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Make a list of things that don't totally suck. 6. Allow yourself to wallow and feel miserable, but only for 10 minutes, and not a minute longer. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Fact-check your thoughts. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Find a creative outlet for your negative energy. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Embrace the fact that the world isn't fair. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Force yourself to smile more, even when you don't want to. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Make friends with an optimist. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Stock up on appropriate swag. 13. Pay it forward. View this photo on Instagram 14. Talk to yourself — and the world — the way you would talk to someone you love. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. Keep busy with things you enjoy to avoid overthinking. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Stop calling yourself a pessimist already. View this photo on Instagram