Depressive realism is the paradoxical finding that people experiencing active #depression are often more accurate in their judgments of the likelihood of success, good things happening, or the level of control they have over those things than people who are not depressed.

It's paradoxical because non-depressed people's illusions about control, predictability, and good things around the corner actually lead to more good things happening, on average, because those illusions are motivating. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy for many people (at least compared to people having a depressive episode) based on an inaccurate understanding of reality.

The USA seems to be investing heavily right now in widening the outcome divide between realistic pessimism and unrealistic optimism: The "grind culture" or "hustle lifestyle" shit blames anyone with motivational issues for their circumstances and praises anyone with good circumstances, no matter how much or little they had to do with those.

None of this is new. I just think we're dialing it up.

#work #jobs #toxicpositivity

**Hippie Scuba Steve** @HippieScubaSteve@mindly.social · 6d

Hippie Scuba Steve @HippieScubaSteve@mindly.social

Good morning, kindred spirits! Have a peaceful #Sunday.

I'm preparing to watch all three of the Kelvin #StarTrek movies this morning. But, #coffee first.

GIF

#Inspiration #Motivation

**H.Marina - 3MR Fit** @3morereps@veganism.social · 6d *

6d *

H.Marina - 3MR Fit @3morereps@veganism.social

How did the abs challenge go? I´d appreciate a feedback!
What about some afterparty with a gym ball next week?

Pump your abs challenge - the whole playlist will be still visible for a while -https://makertube.net/w/p/cKxkoxtGdPGQT6Z22AeZWB?playlistPosition=3&resume=true

#PumpYourAbs - type "done" when you´re done or post a pic/video!

#absChallenge

#strengthtraining #calisthenics #fitness

**Andy** @AGT@mastodon.scot · 6d

Andy @AGT@mastodon.scot

There are days when it takes all you've got just to keep up with the losers. Robert Orben

#inspiration #Quotes #Witty

**Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life** @PeacefulMindPeacefulLife@tribe.net · 6d

Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life @PeacefulMindPeacefulLife@tribe.net

"Stay close to people who want more for you, not from you."
— #EvetteGarcia.

#PeacefulMind #PeacefulLife #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealth #Mindfulness #Motivation #SelfAwareness #SelfCare #InnerWork #PersonalGrowth

**Stefano Marinelli** @stefano@bsd.cafe · 6d *

6d *

Stefano Marinelli @stefano@bsd.cafe

Never let anyone tell you it's impossible.
Never let anyone tell you that you can't do it.
Bloom.
Shine.
Even when everything seems to be working against you.
Even when it seems impossible.

A resilient daisy blooming through the crack between concrete and brick pavement, its white petals and bright yellow center standing in stark contrast to the hard surfaces surrounding it. A small miracle of nature demonstrating that life can flourish even in the most challenging environments

#Motivation #ThinkPositive #BeStrong

**Andy** @AGT@mastodon.scot · Apr 19 *

Apr 19 *

Andy @AGT@mastodon.scot

When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful l have a cup.

#inspiration #Quotes #Witty

**Graham Downs** @GrahamDowns@mastodon.africa · Apr 19

Apr 19

Graham Downs @GrahamDowns@mastodon.africa

"For heaven's sake enjoy life. Don't cry over things that were or things that aren't. Enjoy what you have now to the fullest. In all honesty you really only have two choices; you can like what you do OR you can dislike it. I choose to like it and what fun I have had. The other choice is no fun and people do not want to be around a whiner. We can always find people who are worse off and we don't have to look far!
Help them and forget self! I would certainly say, above all, seek God. He will come to you if you look. There is absolutely NO down side."

-- Barbara Bush #quotes #motivation

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