ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Is the glass half empty or half full?

Well hello there! Have you ever heard people say "is the glass half empty or half full?" It's a way of looking at things and deciding if something is good or bad.

Imagine you are holding a glass of water that is filled up to the middle. If you think about it in one way, you might say the glass is half empty. This means you are focusing on what is missing and feeling negative about it.

On the other hand, if you think about it in a different way, you might say the glass is half full. This means you are focusing on what is still there and feeling positive about it.

So, it's like a little test to see if you are feeling more negative or positive about something. But remember, it's okay to feel both ways. Sometimes things are not just good or bad but somewhere in between. It's up to you to decide how you want to see it.