"Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health. Some benefits include an increased life span, lower rates of depression and better coping skills during times of stress." Mayo Clinic Women's Heathsource.
The above information is supported over and over by new research: the power of positive thinking, seeing one's cup half full, rather than half empty. The above newsletter suggests four ways to help maintain a positive attitude.
- Stop periodically and notice what you are thinking. If negative, change it to a positive thought.
- Integrate humor into your daily life.
- Seek the companionship of other positive-thinking people.
- Change negative self talk for affirmations about yourself. Stop beating yourself up!
An affirmation that a body worker told me recently that is helpful to me is, "I give myself permission to accept it as it is." A powerful way to help avoid judging the present circumstances as good or bad, but just to accept things are as they are. It is helpful for me. What can you implement that is helpful for you?
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