In an effort to see the bright side of things, when I wish that something was a little bit better I instead try to feel happy that at least it’s not a little bit worse.
For example, Supernatural (the VR exercise game) just introduced a new multiplayer mode that allows you to work out with friends. It’s fantastic, but it’s limited to a total of three in a room. That’s a bummer, as I wish it could have more, but they very easily could have just created a “workout with a friend” mode that was limited to two. We get three, so it’s a bonus!
Or I could look at the football season for the University of Michigan this year. Coming off of being national champions they lost five games this year and didn’t make the playoff. That was a bummer, but they beat Ohio State and won their bowl game against Alabama, so I’ll take it!
There are a lot of things in life that I wish were just a little bit better, but when I remind myself that they could have been a little bit worse suddenly everything seems greater than it was before. A positive outlook is generally a good thing, and this little tip helps me see many things in a nicer light.
