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Your email address will not be published.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

Can aged care homes turn away smokers? Here’s what the law actually says

With South Australia’s new smoking ban for aged care homes weeks away, older smokers are finding fewer doors open. Queensland already restricts smoking at residential aged care homes, SA fines will reach up to $5,000, and home care can’t fill the gap. Is your family facing this? Here’s what you need to know. Read More

Community-built nursing home faces takeover as locals question loss of control

A Queensland community is up in arms over a proposed deal that would hand its locally built nursing home to a national aged care provider. Locals say the facility was built through community donations and fundraising, and are questioning what will happen to its millions in assets. Read More

One in three aged care workers considering second jobs as cost of living bites

Australia’s aged care workforce crisis is deepening, with new research showing many workers are taking on extra jobs amid the cost of living squeeze. But experts say pay is only part of the problem, with burnout, workplace culture and poor work-life balance driving people away. Read More
Advertisement
Exit mobile version