May 03, 2017

7 Scientific Reasons Why Being An Optimist Is Good For Your Health

“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.” – The Dalai Lama

When you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be an optimist or a pessimist. Personally, I prefer being an optimist, and seems that research is now backing this up as a good choice.

Not only does it help you retain a positive outlook on life, but it can also benefit your health too.

A positive attitude protects against cardiovascular problems and even improves your immune system.

While this all well and good, how do you actually practice optimism?

This infographic from Happify offers some brilliant solutions.  From visualization exercises to walking in the woods, have a look at this infographic and gain some valuable tips.

Originally published on The Power of Ideas.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Moments of clarity in those with dementia may be a sign death is near

  People living even with advanced dementia can have periods of remarkable clarity, often to the astonishment of carers and loved ones.  But researchers have found that rather than being an encouraging sign, a return of clarity – a phenomenon that has been reported for thousands of years – can be a sign that death... Read More

Deaf Man Adopts Adorable Deaf Puppy and Teaches Him Sign Language

Animals that find themselves living in rescue shelters are often viewed as having something wrong with them, but enduring a lifetime of mistreatment or health complications should not be viewed as imperfection. At this very moment, millions of animals from around the globe sit patiently awaiting the arrival of a savior who has the compassion... Read More

Care is a two-way street: Val and Shirley

Val is eighty years old, housebound, and living with chronic pain. Shirley has been performing homecare services for Val, mornings and evenings, around 5 times a fortnight, for nearly three years. Here, they talk to Ian Rose about a professional relationship which, after a rocky start, has evolved into a friendship that enriches both their lives. Read More
Advertisement
Exit mobile version