how do people become like belmore?, page-4

pessimistic

look at the worst side of a situation.

say what ``I'm not'' rather than what ``I could be.''

lack the belief that I could change.

lose hope in the future.

take the opposing view in any positive conversation.

am unable to make upbeat or uplifting comments about myself or others.

turn all conversations into griping, complaining, or bitching sessions.

have nothing good to say about myself or others.

complain about the inequities of life.

try nothing new or challenging because I feel that I will fail.

get bitter over how people treat me - now and in the past.

put down new, creative and inventive ideas as impossible.

limit my horizons which results in limiting my personal growth.

take no risks.

challenge those who are looking for the ``up'' side of a tragedy, failure, or disaster.

ridicule those who believe in the power and mercy of their ``Higher Power.''

ridicule attempts to rectify a dysfunctional situation.

resist altering my way of thinking, because I feel nothing will help or make a difference.
sound like Belmore