Jordan Peterson - How To Rewire Your Pessimistic Mindset

[Dantes_Inferno_SGV]

I am constantly embroiled in a state of nihilism.
Medicated to the hilt for my many ailments but mainly for my mental health.
The day my mother delivered me I was abandoned at the hospital. Trauma upon trauma has beaten me down; physically, emotionally, mentally and sexually. To the point that pessimism is all I know.
Consequentially I have become nihilistic, bitter, demotivated and agoraphobic.

But I get what Dr Peterson is saying.

Tomorrow I will try and leave the house, if that works then the day after I’ll go a little further. A bit more each day and who knows where that could take me; mentally and physically?
Taking on such a challenge (and it IS a challenge) could help me rebuild and start living my life without fear.

Edit: 03/11
To every single person who has taken precious time to write such inspirational and kind words, I am truly thankful and deeply appreciative.
I’m in awe that so many kind people have responded, it makes me feel a little less solitary and gives me some hope for humankind. The nihilism is eroding a little - just from these comments alone.
I haven’t got far with my solitary excursions, unfortunately, but with my partner’s encouragement I have joined a weight loss group and have lost 10lbs already and I have been swimming twice - which I haven’t done in over a decade.
The real test will be managing myself solitary and without leaning on others as an emotional crutch.
It’s 11:30 pm here in the U.K. so I won’t have chance tonight but tomorrow I will reply to all, fully, with gratitude. I also wish to thank Professor Peterson for his comment, that was a surprise, albeit a nice one.
The power of your collective voices has lent inspiration and encouragement in my moving forward.
So tomorrow, I’m going to try my hardest and take those steps alone. Even if it’s to stand outside for 5 minutes and breathe.
When I went swimming and to my weight loss group I felt almost detached, like I was watching down on my self as events unfolded. The sensory overload had a lot to deal with - the noise, colour, smells and movements were all overwhelming and when I got home I was forced to retreat to my curtained bedroom and sleep for hours and hours - spending days in a state of exhaustion.
Recovery is a long way off but baby steps are all I need for now.
Thank you so much to everybody. I have so much respect for those gentlemen who survived their expedition.
Whilst I hide myself away living a life of ennui, Mother Time will continue to pass. It’s a shame that I’m wasting valuable time that others would give anything to retrieve.
I’m a strong believer in the tenet that; our genes load the gun and our environment pulls the trigger. With that in mind I need to change my environment and hopefully it is not too late to thrive. 🙂

[paulklee]

The small boat in which they did that 1300 kilometre journey is ‘The James Caird’ and is on display at Dulwich College in South London. I saw it many times when my father worked there... seeing the tiny craft and knowing it’s history always give me a curious and emotional reaction, of pride at the fortitude of the men involved and fear of ever being in a similar plight and not having the same force of determination as they... The craftsmen who built that small vessel built well, may we all have such a craft whenever our time should come....

[paulatreides]

I truly began doing Jordan Peterson's recipe the day my father died in 2020. You can do it. You're unbelievably strong

[DJKONNECTDUB]

Thank you for been a voice of reason in these crazy times, you have helped me a lot over the years, single dad and all the drama that comes with it, but I I keep pushing on, I come from a non violent broken home, landed with responsibility at a young age, I don't feel bad about anything I have accepted it all, I'm am who I'm because of it. To everyone going through rough times better days are ahead ❤🇮🇪

[roberteichers]

I lost my 56yr old father a few months ago to panc cancer, I am proud of the way I composed myself and comforted others..but, now hearing Peterson say this stiffens the air and brings a deep regretting sorrow of wishing I could have done more and should have done more.. I'm only ashamed and embarrassed by the fact that I know how Robert would have handled it and how everyone would have been able to rely on him endlessly in the situation.. I fall short in being the man he was period.. but one day I'm hoping I don't.

[jolantasokalska]

Jordan is a creator
Artist
He is true leadership of Canada

[stephennicholas]

Peterson is so superb at communicating wisdom with compassion that he’s like the Mister Rogers for Adults.

[jdbfortney]

When my dear mother in law suddenly passed, my loved ones were beyond distraught. My husband was lost, my war injured daughter (who just got back from Afghanistan) was beyond... she lost friends in the base attack, I don't even know the word. My nephew was in shock. I cried ALOT. But NEVER in front of anyone. Every morning in the shower, any moment I was alone, I too was suffering BUT someone needed to think & do what needed to be done. It's been 8 years, I still cry. Sometimes putting your emotions on hold can benefit the people around you. My husband thanked me years later for my strength. My daughter, who is the strongest woman I know!!! Has told me on numerous occasions "I dont know how I would have gotten threw it without you", my nephew just tells me he feel in love with me ❤ sometimes you just have to get things done. I know my mother in law would have approved! She knew I loved her! I have ZERO REGRETS

[jennynicole]

"How 'bout NO" is one of my favorite JP phrases.

[morinanna]

Jordan your public transformation has been an amazing journey to watch unfold thank you so very much we need people like you to help user in our NEW FUTURE❤️✌️
We got this !
We will not only survive but we will thrive !

[FlatlandMando]

I watched documentary & also read about the small boat journey in Antarctica. The person credited with modifying the lifeboat to sail was " Chippy Macnish", the ships carpenter who was yes...brave & skilled. However he was a grumbler & thought nearly to be mutinous. They needed him & he pulled himself & others through too, which also shows, Mr. Peterson, that not all people who vent their negativity from time to time are unreedeemably pessimistic. We need those people too & can't just shun them because they seem sour today! Some people in " polite society" do this however and that is not right either!

[dreambeliever]

Mr Jordan. Just wow!
This guy just gets down in the nooks and crannies of the psyche. Just beautiful sir

[mazg]

I have so much respect for Jordan Peterson

[jennydiez]

My husband of 35 years passed away five months ago-- every single person I met looked at me expectantly-- waiting for me to break. I didnt. Im there for my kids-- all college students, all lost jobs during the pandemic and we became homeless without my husbands income. Im trying to be strong. It isnt easy. Im glad Im "that person" that my family can rely on.

[gailwatson]

A great example is the community that is growing on Parliament Grounds in Wellington New Zealand. They are protesting for the removable of mandates. They ate there to stay the distance and are overcoming every obstacle put in their way. They have a school and medical centre. They feed thousands daily. There is Shelter for those arriving. This has been established in a few weeks. Kiwi ingenuity at its best. When the police stopped the portal loos been cleaned they built a toilet block and tapped inot the local water and sewage systems
What an example for all humanity to copy. All done in great spirit and cooperation.

[kaylinevans]

Ernest Shackleton was a Great leader and a bad ass explorer .
if he was alive in the modern era .
he would probably be a astronaut .

[bm]

Wow my dad just died and my instinct (after breaking down in the worst possible way) was to be strong for my family- my kids, my mom, my sister. This spoke to me. Thank God for the wisdom.

[melissatolliver]

Forever Grateful to you sir for being a stalwart gentleman and remaining steadfast on your mission to enlighten masses to seek responsibility, and fulfillment on a path to achieve a better life.
I’m sure I’m not the only one…..
Dr Peterson, you speak to the masses while talking directly to each of us individually.
THANK YOU 🙌🏽💪

[benjaminfennema]

I read Engurace several times as a kid! It's definitely worth the read!

[yorkshiredreamer]

Wow, that makes so much sence. We are constricted by sociaty and the limits that are set for day to day life and blackmailed to not step out of line with the fear of rocking the boat for our loved ones. How about if we were the ones ship wrecked just what have we got in the tank ❤️💜