pessimism

Health

I Tried One Week of ‘Practicing Positivity’ to Cure My Hater Brain

04.08.21

By Katie Way
Health

‘Why Does Being Told to Stay Positive Piss Me Off So Much?’

02.16.21

By Katie Way
News

Pessimists Die Two Years Younger Than Optimists, According to Study

07.28.20

By Gavin Butler
Tech

Neuroscientists Find That It’s Easier to Be a Pessimist

10.23.18

By Samantha Cole
Health

The Surprisingly Positive Effects of Being a Pessimist

08.02.18

By Zachary Siegel
Later Losers, We’re Leaving this Planet Behind

04.22.18

By Sameer Manekar
Identity

It’s Not Just You: Literally Everyone Expects the Worst, Study Says

12.21.16

By Kimberly Lawson
Identity

How Pessimism Can Impact Your Health

11.21.16

By Kimberly Lawson
Identity

No, Human Beings Are Not Naturally Optimistic, Study Says

08.19.16

By Sirin Kale
Sex

What Happens When a Pessimist Dates an Optimist

03.29.16

By Jordan Foisy

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Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: January 8, 2025

How will your sign fare today, stargazer?

01.08.25

By Melanie A. Davis
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Gaming

‘Disco Elysium’ Is Receiving a Documentary Discussing the Infamous Behind-The-Scenes Controversies

‘Disco Elysium’ will be receiving the tell-all documentary it deserves, discussing the many controversies surrounding the beloved game.

01.07.25

By Dwayne Jenkins
Screenshot: Shift Up

Gaming

A CEO Finally Does Something Cool: ‘Stellar Blade’ Studio Shift Up Gifts All 311 Employees PS5 Pros and an Extra Bonus

Take notes, publishers.

01.07.25

By Matt Vatankhah
Screenshots: Focus Entertainment, Dear Villagers, Goblinz Publishing

Gaming

Humble Bundle Has a Great Humble Choice January 2025 Lineup — Including a Wonderfully Weird Game I’ve Been Meaning To Play

January 2025 is set to be a strong month for the Steam Humble Choice service, including a narrative game I’ve been waiting for!

01.07.25

By Dwayne Jenkins
(Photo via Anton Minin / Getty Images)

News

People Keep Dying Trying to Stow Away in Airplane Wheel Wells

01.07.25

By Luis Prada