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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAre you a glass half full or a glass half empty kind of thinker? The answer you choose can make a difference in the quality and length of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seeing the glass as half-full means you tend to have a more positive outlook, and positive thinking can enable you to live a better life than average. That\u2019s because a sunny outlook can improve your life in many small ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and knowing that a difficult period will eventually end can help get you through a rough day, week or year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some other ways positive thinking can improve your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It Can Reduce Stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen you\u2019re in a stressful situation, your gut reaction can be one of either optimism or pessimism. By definition, if you\u2019re optimistic, you have hope and confidence about the successful outcome of the situation, whereas if you\u2019re pessimistic, you have a tendency to believe that the worst will happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Worrying is a form of negative thinking. That kind of thinking and lack of hope can lead to unnecessary stress. And the more you worry, the more stress you place on yourself. Switching your attitude and eliminating negative thoughts can keep stress at bay. If you can feel confident that things will be fine and if you can feel more positive about a situation, then you will feel less stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf there is no solution to the problem then don\u2019t waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem, then don\u2019t waste time worrying about it.\u201d \u2013 Dalai Lama<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It Can Decrease Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSimilarly, positive thinking can lower signs of anxiety and depression. When you feel anxious, you feel worried, nervous, or uneasy and when you feel depressed, you have feelings of dejection, sadness, or despondency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turning off the negative thoughts going through your head and replacing them with positive talk can leave you feeling safe and less worried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, be happy.\u201d \u2013 Bobby McFerrin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It Can Boost Your Immune System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThinking positively not only offers you a mental boost it also gives you physical benefits as well. Researchers have shown that happiness can boost your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re in a stressful situation, thinking optimistically can boost the cell-mediated immune response in your body, whereas thinking pessimistically can weaken your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe most powerful force to maintaining a good immune system is the power of positive thinking and not allowing yourself to be unnecessarily drained emotionally by worries and fears.\u201d \u2013 Frederick Lenz<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It Can Prolong Your Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNegative emotions are natural, but if prolonged, your risk for developing disease can increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking at the effects of negative thoughts on your immune system again, you can see that a weakened immune system can raise your susceptibility to contracting an infection which can lead to illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, a study in the Women\u2019s Health Initiative showed a link between optimism and health. Optimistic people tend to engage in positive health behaviors such as staying active, avoiding smoking and following their medical advice. Living this way can lead to a lower mortality rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have decided to be happy because it\u2019s good for my health.\u201d \u2013 Voltaire<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It Can Attract Other Positive Thinkers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNo one wants to be around a Debbie Downer for too long. If you\u2019re typically a happy and optimistic person, others with a similar disposition can find that attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And keeping Negative Nellies out of your life can help prevent others from bringing you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLike a magnet, we draw in what we constantly think about. If you\u2019re always thinking positive, happy, joyful thoughts, you\u2019re going to be a positive, happy, joyful person, and you will attract other happy, upbeat, positive people.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Positive Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNow that you know some of the ways positive thinking can improve your life, do you see the glass as half-full or half-empty? Or at least how changing the way you see things could benefit you in multiple ways? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/positive-thinking\/art-20043950<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/8158-optimism-boosts-immune-system.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/the-power-of-positive-thinking<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Similarly, positive thinking can lower signs of anxiety and depression. When you feel anxious, you feel worried, nervous, or uneasy and when you feel depressed, you have feelings of dejection, sadness, or despondency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turning off the negative thoughts going through your head and replacing them with positive talk can leave you feeling safe and less worried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, be happy.\u201d \u2013 Bobby McFerrin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It Can Boost Your Immune System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThinking positively not only offers you a mental boost it also gives you physical benefits as well. Researchers have shown that happiness can boost your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re in a stressful situation, thinking optimistically can boost the cell-mediated immune response in your body, whereas thinking pessimistically can weaken your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe most powerful force to maintaining a good immune system is the power of positive thinking and not allowing yourself to be unnecessarily drained emotionally by worries and fears.\u201d \u2013 Frederick Lenz<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It Can Prolong Your Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNegative emotions are natural, but if prolonged, your risk for developing disease can increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking at the effects of negative thoughts on your immune system again, you can see that a weakened immune system can raise your susceptibility to contracting an infection which can lead to illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, a study in the Women\u2019s Health Initiative showed a link between optimism and health. Optimistic people tend to engage in positive health behaviors such as staying active, avoiding smoking and following their medical advice. Living this way can lead to a lower mortality rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have decided to be happy because it\u2019s good for my health.\u201d \u2013 Voltaire<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It Can Attract Other Positive Thinkers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNo one wants to be around a Debbie Downer for too long. If you\u2019re typically a happy and optimistic person, others with a similar disposition can find that attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And keeping Negative Nellies out of your life can help prevent others from bringing you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLike a magnet, we draw in what we constantly think about. If you\u2019re always thinking positive, happy, joyful thoughts, you\u2019re going to be a positive, happy, joyful person, and you will attract other happy, upbeat, positive people.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Positive Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNow that you know some of the ways positive thinking can improve your life, do you see the glass as half-full or half-empty? Or at least how changing the way you see things could benefit you in multiple ways? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/positive-thinking\/art-20043950<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/8158-optimism-boosts-immune-system.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/the-power-of-positive-thinking<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Negative emotions are natural, but if prolonged, your risk for developing disease can increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking at the effects of negative thoughts on your immune system again, you can see that a weakened immune system can raise your susceptibility to contracting an infection which can lead to illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, a study in the Women\u2019s Health Initiative showed a link between optimism and health. Optimistic people tend to engage in positive health behaviors such as staying active, avoiding smoking and following their medical advice. Living this way can lead to a lower mortality rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have decided to be happy because it\u2019s good for my health.\u201d \u2013 Voltaire<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It Can Attract Other Positive Thinkers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNo one wants to be around a Debbie Downer for too long. If you\u2019re typically a happy and optimistic person, others with a similar disposition can find that attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And keeping Negative Nellies out of your life can help prevent others from bringing you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLike a magnet, we draw in what we constantly think about. If you\u2019re always thinking positive, happy, joyful thoughts, you\u2019re going to be a positive, happy, joyful person, and you will attract other happy, upbeat, positive people.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Positive Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNow that you know some of the ways positive thinking can improve your life, do you see the glass as half-full or half-empty? Or at least how changing the way you see things could benefit you in multiple ways? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/positive-thinking\/art-20043950<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/8158-optimism-boosts-immune-system.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/the-power-of-positive-thinking<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Now that you know some of the ways positive thinking can improve your life, do you see the glass as half-full or half-empty? Or at least how changing the way you see things could benefit you in multiple ways? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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