Thinking positively does more than you think.
Believe it or not, positive thinking may be the answer to some of life’s biggest problems. It may be shocking to you but, thinking positively can even improve the condition of your health, ward off certain diseases and improve your life as a whole. This really is yet another reason why we should always keep positive thoughts in our mind.
Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health. Optimism does not mean that you have a constant grin on your face, but it does mean remaining positive about what is to come. Happiness is an emotion, a feeling. Optimism is a belief about the future. Here are some positive effects that optimism could have on your health.
Increased Life Span
Living longer is something we can all be happier about. A positive outlook can influence more than just your mood. People who are optimistic and more committed to their goals, are more successful in achieving their goals. They then become more satisfied with their lives, and have better mental and physical health when compared to more pessimistic people.
You will also live longer. A Dutch study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that those of a pessimistic disposition were 55% more likely to die during the nine-year follow-up period. The effect was particularly strong in men. A longer life is certainly something to smile about.
Greater Resistance To The Common Cold
Whether it is the result of meditation or singing, having an upbeat outlook will help you fight off illness.
Studies have found there is a direct link between brain, behaviour, and immunity. They found that when a student displayed optimistic thinking, he or she also showed greater cell-mediated immunity. A pessimistic outlook, on the other hand, had an actual negative effect on the response of immune cells.
That means that negativity may make you more vulnerable to illness. So when you encounter co-workers with a cold or your children catch the flu, try not to stress over it.
Lower Cholesteral
High cholesterol is an issue for a large portion of Americans. Yes, diet and exercise are a great way to lower your cholesterol, but did you know that by simply being optimistic, you can lower your cholesterol?
A 2013 study from the Harvard School of Public Health published in The American Journal of Cardiology found that middle-aged participants who scored as optimistic on a test have higher levels of “good” cholesterol. Now that is good news!
Try reading, taking a walk, or a yoga session — you will feel better and your mind will be in a better place to fight negativity, in turn putting a positive spin on those cholesterol numbers.
Positive thinking is expecting, talking and visualising with certainty what you want to achieve as an accomplished fact.
With thanks to Sean May http://www.scienceofimagery.com/thinking-positively-for-better-health/
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