A Positive Outlook: Good for Your Health

“Look on the bright side” or “see the cup half full,” say positive thinkers. 

According to optimistic psychology researchers, positive thinkers are healthier and less stressed. They also have greater overall well-being. Research shows that a positive attitude can heal the mind and body. 

Here are the health benefits of a positive attitude.

Stress Relief 

Reduces the impact of stress, allowing you to manage stress rather than having stress control you. 

Increased Immunity 

It enhances your life by increasing your immune system, which aids in the prevention of sickness and promotes cardiovascular health. 

Better Resilience 

Resilient people can tackle a crisis or tragedy with courage and determination. You will cope better with difficult situations when you have a good mindset.

Improved Wellness 

It brightens up a setting or a moment. Allows you to view the bigger picture and gain insight from your experience. Positive messages are sent to the body, which promotes recovery & lengthens your life span.

How To Feel Positive

Smile more often. 

It sounds too simple to be accurate, but one study found that even faux-smiling can relieve your stress in intense situations. Try forcing a smile more often and feel your nerves loosen.

Identify your thoughts 

Start by identifying whether each thought is positive or negative. Once you can identify those, learn to switch that thought to a positive one.  

Try journaling 

Every day, acknowledge a joyous event. Enjoy the moment and write it down in a notebook or tell someone else about it. Begin a thankfulness notebook daily. Small acts of kindness should be recognized and practiced regularly.

Meditation  

Practice mindfulness, focusing on the here and now rather than the past or future.  Go on holiday – Taking a holiday can improve your mental health. 

Phone a friend 

Having friends around, or at the end of the phone can make scary things less intimidating, and stressful situations easier to manage. 

Let us begin this year with a happy attitude and send positive vibes all around us. Finally, let us close this blog with a positive thought ““Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.”