Quote by Martha Beck

My own nature hovers between neurotic and paranoid. I've developed the habit of mentally listing things that make me optimistic about the future. I do it every day.

My own nature hovers between neurotic and paranoid. I've dev

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their personal disposition, which oscillates between feeling neurotic and paranoid. To counterbalance this tendency, they have adopted a practice of consciously acknowledging positive aspects that inspire optimism about the future. By engaging in this daily habit, the speaker actively cultivates a hopeful mindset, reminding themselves of the potential for positivity even amidst their inherent inclinations towards negativity and anxiety.

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