Half full or half empty assumes there IS a glass

But not everyone has that starting point

Why not start with gratitude for a glass?

Feeling grateful for shelter while acknowledging one's housing situation needs improvement

Appreciating having work while recognising the job is burning you out

Remembering to be grateful first is an art

Yes, context does matter - you're not trying to suppress your needs

However, recognising your baseline first, feels steadier to stand on when either reaching for more or deciding to fix what's missing