Even the Mayo Clinic Recommends Positive Thinking
Positive thinking: Reduce stress, enjoy life more Read the entire piece here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/positive-thinking/SR00009 Snippets below: Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Overcome negative self-talk by recognizing it and practicing with some examples provided. By Mayo Clinic staff The health benefits of positive thinking 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 Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress It's unclear why people who engage in positive thinking experience these health benefits. One theory is that having a positive outlook enables you to cope better with stressful si