Unemployment , debt , Alzheimer 's , any number of other regrettably common misfortunes are rarely factored into our projections . People tend not to anticipate the future events that face them , " Sharot says . People are pessimistic about the world but are optimistic about their lives , she says . Understanding : Seeing the world through rose - tinted eyes is good for people 's mental state . Believing that a goal is within reach motivates us to act to attain it , Sharot says .
People tend not to anticipate the future events that face them , " Sharot says . People are pessimistic about the world but are optimistic about their lives , she says . Understanding : Seeing the world through rose - tinted eyes is good for people 's mental state . Believing that a goal is within reach motivates us to act to attain it , Sharot says .