Apparently optimistic people live more than seven years longer, on the average than pessimistic type people. They also have lower rates of diabetes, cancer, stroke and other illnesses, according to Yale University scientists.
And so what do these experts suggest pessimistic souls do to counteract the blues?
Every night, try
Another suggestion- when you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, such as, "I'll never get this done!" ask yourself, "what's the flip side?"--maybe turn the thought around to "I'm going to make a lot of progress" in this work!"
Lastly, take 10 deep breaths. The surge of oxygen will send nutrient-rich blood to your brain, firing up production of serotonin, the "happy" hormone!
Or. Drink wine. Lots of wine.
3 comments:
wine is good, so are your other suggestions, but I totally go for wine :)
stopping by because I found you on Harriet's challenge :) Hope you're having fun finding new blogs
Heather from Couponning101
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Acting Balanced
I always try to be optimistic but some days are harder to do so than others. Hopefully one day it becomes second nature though!
Cool blog Glad I stopped by from Harriets :D Consider me a follower :D
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