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Why it pays to be grumpy and bad-tempered.
Hugh Grant may be famed for being moody and a little challenging to work with. But could a grumpy attitude be the secret to his success? The pressure to be positive has never been greater. Cultural forces have whipped up a frenzied pursuit of happiness, spawning billion-dollar book sales, a cottage industry in self-help and plastering inspirational quotes all over the internet. Now you can hire a happiness expert, undertake training in mindfulness, or seek inner satisfaction via an app. The US army currently trains its soldiers - dash; over a million people ‐ in positive psychology and optimism is taught in UK schools. Meanwhile the happiness has become an indicator of national wellbeing to rival GDP. The truth is, pondering the worst has some clear advantages. Cranks may be superior negotiators, more discerning decision-makers and cut their risk of having a heart attack. Cynics can expect more stable marriages, higher earnings and longer lives - though, of course, they'll anticipate the opposite. Good moods on the other hand come with substantial risks -sapping your drive, dimming attention to detail and making you simultaneously gullible and selfish. Positivity is also known to encourage binge drinking, overeating and unsafe sex. Posted by: Besoeker 2016-08-13 |
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