I can answer this as I have this type of personality. It's a defense mechanism, a way to handle disappointing stuff by "expecting" it. Not a good way to go. Dude I'm a Cubs and Buffalo Bills fan. I know the sky is falling thought process, but once I started watching the games without the edge of everything is going wrong I've really started to enjoy sports more than I ever have. But I know where the doom and gloom comes from. Even with that said this team is still on pace for 114 wins this season with a 7 game lead. Enjoy it even when they're not making a mockery of the league. Oh, you're totally right. That's what I'm trying to do these days. I figure doom and gloom is either going to happen or it's not. I'd rather now hope for awesomeness than brace for horsefeathers.