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At some point, being realistic stopped feeling helpful.
Not because people lost touch with reality —
but because reality became a little too heavy to carry without humor, optimism, or a tiny bit of delusion.
And somehow, being slightly delusional became the preferred coping strategy.
Delusion, But Make It Cute
This isn’t about denial.
It’s about choosing a mindset that doesn’t crush you before lunch.
Believing things will “work out.”
Assuming the best-case scenario.
Acting like everything is fine — even when it’s not yet.
It’s optimism with personality.
The Internet Made It Normal
Social media didn’t invent delusion — it normalized it.
Phrases like:
- “I’m delusional, but it’s working”
- “If I don’t think about it, it doesn’t exist”
- “Manifesting anyway”
turned into inside jokes that quietly doubled as survival tools.
Laughing at uncertainty feels easier than overthinking it.
Control Without Control
Being a little delusional gives the illusion of control in situations where control doesn’t exist.
You can’t predict outcomes.
can’t speed up timing.
can’t fix everything.
But you can choose how seriously you take the chaos.
Delusion softens the edges.
Confidence Without Proof
There’s something bold about acting confident before anything actually happens.
Not arrogance — audacity.
Saying “I’ll figure it out” without having a plan.
Trusting yourself without evidence.
Moving forward without guarantees.
It’s not logic.
It’s momentum.
Why This Trend Makes Sense Right Now
People are tired of being told to:
- be patient
- be realistic
- lower expectations
- accept uncertainty
So instead, they choose belief over burnout.
A little delusion feels lighter than constant self-correction.
The Line Everyone Knows Not to Cross
The key is balance.
Being slightly delusional doesn’t mean ignoring consequences or refusing reality.
It means not letting reality paralyze you.
You still show up.
still do the work.
just refuse to spiral while waiting.
Final Thought
Being a little delusional isn’t about escaping life.
It’s about making life tolerable — even fun — while things are unresolved.
In a world full of uncertainty,
confidence without proof might be the most practical mindset there is.
And honestly?
It seems to be working.
