You don't have to be an optimist to feel optimistic. Positive thoughts and feelings can be present simply because things are going well for you. Your optimism is only challenged when things are not going well, Virgo. If you are struggling with something now, it might take great effort to think positively and hopefully about what the outcome will be. You probably don't see yourself as a pessimist but as more of a "realist." However, if you want to be more hopeful, you can be. Practice this today - pretend you have feelings of hope until they feel real.