Is the above glass is half empty or half full?
An optimism person will look at the glass as half full and a pessimism will look at the glass as half empty...
Just want to share a very good and inspired article from Reader's Digest (June 2011)...
Expecting good things can make we healthier and might even lengthen our life...
Optimism's principles :
- Feeling well helps when we are not well..When researchers look at people who have similar medical conditions,they can predict who's likely to live longer :the one who feels their health is better .There's something about that feeling of wellness that's important :Optimism also seems to help buffer us against stress..
- Optimism is something we do."Anxiety and other negative emotions are known to be detrimental to our body "..People who are optimistic are more likely to actively participate in their treatment..
- Create a positive events log.." Good things happen to everyone,but pessimists often don't take notice "..spending a few minutes everyday writing about at least 3 positive things may help us expect them often....
Reference:
1)Reader's Digest June 2011
