This document provides 4 tips for being a pessimist:
1. Compare yourself unfavorably to others in terms of blessings, talents, and achievements, which can lead to resentment, anger, and low self-esteem.
2. Engage in negative self-talk by telling yourself things like "I'm not worthy" or "I'm always a loser". This lowers self-image and self-esteem.
3. Always expect misfortune in everything, which makes it hard to find positives and attracts more negative events.
4. Criticize others, which lowers their and your own self-worth and spreads pessimism to those around you. Practicing these tips can result