Optimism works. It positively affects our health and mental well being.
Check out the health benefits of optimism (positive thinking is a part of optimism)
Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health. Health benefits that positive thinking may provide include:
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- Increased life span
- Lower rates of depression
- Lower levels of distress and pain
- Greater resistance to illnesses
- Better psychological and physical well-being
- Better cardiovascular health and reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease and stroke
- Reduced risk of death from cancer
- Reduced risk of death from respiratory conditions
- Reduced risk of death from infections
- Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress