Feel Like the World Is Against You? Try a New Perspective |
You’ve encountered them: people who feel like life is an ongoing struggle filled with endless problems. Or perhaps this is how you feel. There are valid reasons to feel this way. When you think about your life, it may seem like it’s only filled with pain, regret, and tragedy. It’s easy to hear someone say, 'just be happy,' but that can sound dismissive and trivial; the person speaking clearly doesn’t truly understand your pain, and at some level, they don’t seem to care.
But there's another layer when it comes to handling life’s events and the problems life throws at you. Research in quantum physics has shifted how we view reality: the idea that there isn't just one fixed outcome, but multiple outcomes influenced by our expectations.
Psychologically, this aligns with the notion that most events in life are neutral; it’s the stories we tell ourselves, the perspectives we adopt, that shape our reactions. So, a flat tire might be seen as life messing with you again or simply an excuse to skip that meeting you’ve been dreading. Similarly, getting unexpectedly laid off could be viewed as yet another kick in the gut, or a........