Month: January 2023

Optimism Works ~ Can Optimism Make a Difference in Your Life?

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The science behind the smiles

Do you have a rosy outlook and see the glass as half-full rather than half-empty? If so, your good attitude may have even more benefits than you think.

A growing number of scientific studies suggest optimistic people tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health than pessimistic people. The idea of optimism leading to better health has been studied. Researchers reviewed the results of over 80 studies to look for common findings. They found optimism had a remarkable impact on physical health. The study examined overall longevity, survival from a disease, heart health, immunity, cancer outcomes, pregnancy outcomes, pain tolerance, and other health topics. It seemed that those who had a more optimistic outlook did better and had better results than those who were pessimistic.

The message is that having a positive attitude can boost your physical health, no matter what might be ailing you. The researchers also noted that optimism seemed to have consistent benefits for people regardless of demographic factors such as income level or overall health status.

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Think About It ~ Wonders Surround Us

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Sometime we are so caught up with things that distract us we miss the most beautiful things our wonderful world has to offer. Is it time to set aside social media and open our eyes and heart to all the wonders that surround us?

Today’s Positive Thought ~ Hope Fuels Endurance. You’ll Make it Through

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“Hope is endurance. Hope is holding on and going on and trusting in the Lord (Michael Novak).”

To persevere and endure during the tough moments builds our strength. Hope is the ingredient that fuels our endurance. We go forward knowing a better tomorrow awaits. Pray for guidance, strength, and the courage to keep on walking during the tough times.

Optimism Works ~ Forgiveness Leads to Greater Optimism

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Learning to forgive improves psychological and physiological wellness and offers protection against future upsets. Forgiveness training also leads individuals to become emotionally stronger, experience greater confidence, and be increasingly optimistic (Luskin, 2003).. . .Also, Luskin (2003) reported that the mental benefits of forgiveness training – including increased optimism, self-confidence, compassion, reduced stress, and spiritual inclinations – were still present six months after training.

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There are multiple health and emotional benefits to being able to forgive those who hurt us. One of the benefits is that forgiving leads to a better outlook on life and greater optimism about the future.  The article that I cited in this post provides a good way to look at and practice forgiveness.

Think About It ~ The Storms Will End

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I love rainbows. They tell me the storm is over, clear sky are heading my way. Rainbows are great metaphors for our lives. Yes, the storms we face will end. Yes, clear sky will come our way. happiness will once again hold us in its arms.

Today’s Inspiration ~ Endurance Conquers All

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“Those who can bear all can dare all.”

~ Luc de Clapiers

Today’s Joke

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Joe: “My boss gave me a list of tasks. When I checked off 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 my boss was upset with me.”

Pete: “Why was your boss upset with you?”

Joe: “He claimed I only did odd jobs.”

Today’s Poem ~ Cloths of Heaven

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Cloths of Heaven

W. B. Yeats

Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

 

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Today’s Health Tip ~ Some Supplements Carry Potential Risks

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6 Popular Supplements That May Have Hidden Dangers

  1. Vitamin D –  Too much can harm your kidneys.
  2. St. John’s Wort – It interacts with other medicines.
  3. Calcium – The excess may settle in your arteries.
  4. Multivitamins & multi-minerals – They are no substitute for a healthy diet.
  5. Fish Oil – Choose fish or flaxseed instead.
  6. Kava – Overuse can harm your liver.

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Today’s Positive Thought ~ The Way to Happiness

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“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised (Norman Vincent Peale).”

We make things complicated for ourselves trying find happiness. When making life less complicated brings more opportunities for happiness. I’ve great moments of success, yet, not one moment of success brought me as much happiness as pushing my daughters on the playground swing. It’s often the small things things that bring the greatest happiness.

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