Think Positive

This week's 7 Mindset focus is to Think Positive, so wanted to share some research with everyone...

Positive thinkers make the best out of every situation, focusing on what they can control, letting go of what they cannot, and search for ways to improve the situation and lessons learned.

Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health.  Health benefits that positive thinking may provide include:

• increased life span
• lower rates of depression
• lower levels of distress
• greater resistance to the common cold
• better psychological and physical well being
• better cardiovascular health 
• better coping skills during hardships and times of stress

It's believed that having a positive outlook enables you to cope better with stressful situations, which reduces the harmful effect of stress on your body.  

Some things to try: