Psychology says people who always imagine the best-case and worst-case scenario may be using a surprising anxiety strategy

People who habitually consider both extremes may have a strong tendency toward future-oriented thinking. They may be planners who use mental simulation to anticipate different outcomes and prepare accordingly. Some may rely on defensive pessimism to manage performance anxiety, while others may use mental contrasting to weigh their goals against potential obstacles.

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