People tend not to anticipate the future perils that face them , Tali Sharot says . People are pessimistic about the world but are optimistic about their lives , she says . However , ask people whether the economy is going in the right direction or how they feel about the future of their country , and you will hear : `` absolutely not '' and `` going down the drain . '' Sharot : Seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses is good for people 's mental state . It makes it easier to see how things work and what they can do to improve themselves in a positive way.
People tend not to anticipate the future perils that face them , Tali Sharot says . People are pessimistic about the world but are optimistic about their lives , she says . Sharot : Seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses is good for people 's mental state . It makes it easier to see how things work and what they can do to improve themselves in a positive way.