There are many times in life that make us ask this question. For those of you who don’t know, the meaning of this question is when in a difficult situation, do you think positively or negatively when there is an equal chance of there being a good or bad outcome.

A good example of such a situation is being stuck in a lift that has malfunctioned. You would either think about being rescued, or that the situation was hopeless.

The positive point of view is considered as the glass being 1/2 full, and the negative point of view would be it being 1/2 empty, the key to this being the 50% chance of either outcome in this situation.

It is widely believed that positive thinking can actually extend your life-span, as it is better for human brains than empty negative based thoughts.

What perception of the glass a person has usually depends on a number of factors including their full life experiences, and also their personalities.

Therefore, if you ever find yourself in a difficult situation or one that may seem impossible to overcome, the best thing to do is to realise that there is an equal chance of a positive or negative outcome.

As considering the best outcome is better for you, especially emotionally, this is what you should do in the event of such a thing happening, try and feel full rather than empty.