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Thoughts are very powerful, that's why visualization is such a big deal in elite sports etc.

Some stoics teach that you should imagine the worst possible outcomes to shift your perception of the current (not quite as terrible) situation.

Feels like a very bad idea to me.

Have you tried it? It takes only a minute or so, what's the worst that could happen?

I prefer to spend my energy thinking about what I want instead.

Even if it would make no difference in the world, it still makes me happier.

But it does make a (BIG) difference, thoughts direct energy and energy manifests reality.

How can you know what you want if the hedonic treadmill prevents one from appreciating what they already have?