I'm hoping throughout the week you were thinking of my last blog post, taking notice of your level of positivity. I hope you had some insight into just how positive you may or may not be.
Here are some benefits of being in a more positive frame of mind.
Studies have shown that increasing optimism and happiness;
- Reduces risk of cancer
- Reduces stress and other physical ailments
- Increases our ability to cope with stressful issues
- Increases our life span
- Reduces high blood pressure
- Decrease symptoms of depression
- Improves our performance at our jobs and in our careers
- Improves our relationships
- Improves our confidence
......and much more!
This week: Think of something selfless that you can do, whether it is donating clothing, giving a little extra in a tip, starting the car for your spouse on a cold morning, volunteering, or just being courteous by smiling or holding a door for a stranger. See how you feel afterwards. Try to make this part of your weekly routine, do it as often as you can.
***Please note that change does not happen overnight, it's a process that takes time, patience and practice. You will find greater results if you are committed to practicing and being aware of the changes you want on a DAILY BASIS.
Over the next few weeks
I will be discussing topics such as forgiveness, acceptance, appreciation and gratitude, which I feel are some of the stepping stones to building a more positive frame of mind.
I will also continue to share techniques to increase positive thinking.
My Thought:
The more optimistic you are the more options you have, doors open and hope stays in place. Pessimistic thoughts close doors, giving less or no option(s) and hopefulness is nonexistent
