Lots of people have said to me how positive I am….
Is having an optimistic and positive attitude always a good thing?
Is it realistic?
Or am I delusional?
I think being positive and optimistic as much as you can benefits you in many ways.
And I don’t think I am the only one.
Here are a number of articles with proven studies that a positive outlook can increase health, help you fight disease, make you live longer, and have a happier more successful life (see below).
Is it a guarantee that nothing bad will ever happen…??
No of course not.
And, I think the biggest thing is that there is very little downside to being positive.
Having a smile on my face is enjoyable.
And if I can put a smile on someone else’s face through my actions, that makes me happy as well.
I am quite happy to live in my little delusional optimistic positive world 🙂 🙂
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-power-of-positive-thinking
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/27/well/live/positive-thinking-may-improve-health-and-extend-life
https://www.gethealthystayhealthy.com/articles/positive-thinking-and-health-are-they-connected
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-athletes-way/201412/why-does-having-positive-attitude-keep-you-healthier