How to think positively
Are you a glass half empty or half full sort of person?
Well for your kind information research has proved again & again that optimistic people have a significantly lower risk of dying from several major causes of death, including:
- heart disease
- stroke
- cancer, including breast, ovarian, lung, and colorectal cancers
- infection
- respiratory diseases
Other proven benefits of thinking positively include:
- better quality of life
- higher energy levels
- better psychological and physical health
- faster recovery from injury or illness
- fewer colds
- lower rates of depression
- better stress management and coping skills
- longer life span
Positive thinking can be achieved through a few different techniques that have been proven effective, such as positive self-talk and positive imagery.
Here are some tips to get you started that can help you train your brain how to think positively.
- Focus on the good things
- Practice gratitude
- Keep a gratitude journal
- Open yourself up to humor
- Spend time with positive people
- Practice positive self-talk
- Identify your areas of negativity
You won’t be able to weed out negativity in one day but with some practice, you can learn how to approach things with a more positive outlook.
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