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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/starsinpurgatory on 2025-06-27 16:39:47+00:00.

Sometimes I find that I may be better working with actual negative outcomes, i.e. direct criticism or slight, because at least it’s an answer and I can either try to improve even if it stings or quickly move on emotionally, as opposed to ruminating over and over again over ambiguity in social interactions, for example.

It is annoying because, objectively I know it is irrational of me to view something I can even acknowledge as neutral, in a negative light. This kind of cognitive dissonance is very…unproductive.

Any tips/strategies to overcome this? Thank you!