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It’s been stated many times before, ‘a glass half full’ or a ‘glass half empty!’ 

What do you see and say? 

The optimist says, ‘the glass is half full’, while the pessimist says it's a ‘glass half empty’ 

This metaphor can be applied to many situations in life, personal, professional, the economy and indeed the way we approach and live our life.

There is no right or wrong approach! 

 Optimists usually look on the bright side while the pessimists are more likely to search for the black cloud behind every silver lining.  

 A glass half full is an attitude, a way of thinking and seeing the good things in a situation, the possibilities, rather than the bad or negative. For the optimist there is still water in the glass to drink!  These optimists view a situation with hope, optimistically, for example, when a last-minute change in a schedule occurs, rather than being upset, this is seen as an opportunity to gain extra time. 

 The pessimist, (a glass half empty), sees there is water missing from what could otherwise be a full glass. They focus on the downside, see barriers and are stymied by obstacles. When they expect negative results, they fail to do the things that could have reduced or prevented those outcomes. 

 Whether an optimist or pessimist we all experience a range of emotions, both good and bad. And we all face challenges but it's how we respond to them that makes the difference. Every situation presents the opportunity to view it in a different light. Do you see only lemons or the opportunity to make them into lemonade!

Reported recently the headline ‘which half are you’ Market optimists and pessimists can't both be right’!

This article presents a ‘classic’ example. Personal viewpoints of a situation, with the optimist seeing the market as providing opportunity for investment, while their counterparts ‘negative nellies’ (a glass half empty) claiming it a bad time as record highs mean markets are about to fail! You decide!

Another example headlined ‘Glass half empty take’ (on Company chairman). This reported concerns slamming the Chairmans leadership of a major airline through the turbulence of 2023. What’s your style, your thinking, is it a ‘glass half full or glass half empty!  

Either way, most importantly, in life, make decisions based on what you are comfortable with. Do your homework, research, seek expert advice if needed but call your own shots. Know you are happy at the end of the day.

The optimist says, ‘the glass is half full’, while the pessimist sees a ‘glass half empty’!  Which are you!