From Thrive Across America
Mind over Matter
"The power of positive thinking" may sound like a cliché. Yet you don't want to dismiss this simple adage. Pessimism can affect your relationships, career, and even your health — if you let it. Conversely, an optimistic attitude can stimulate your spirit and even lead to quicker recovery during hospitalization or serious illness, studies indicate. KP's own David Sobel, MD has also written extensively on the mind and body connection. So how do you become a positive thinker?
Avoid negative self-talk. Morphing your inner voice from a pessimist to an optimist doesn't happen overnight. Just like learning the guitar or a new language, it takes time and resolve. You can't ignore all of life's maladies, but you can train your mind to lighten up and make lemonade out of lemons.
Consider your clique. A group of downers can mangle your mood. Are your friends more likely to loathe and whine or encourage and inspire? The company you keep can rub off.
Track your success. A cynical mind can skew your view — even on good days. Pause daily to count your accomplishments, both big and small.
Feel gratitude. Appreciation for what you have — relationships and belongings — is a healthy way to be more positive. Extend those feelings to nature, art, music — anything you find beautiful and worthy.
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