The benefits of positive thinking....

[clarice]

[link:http://psychology.about.com/od/PositivePsychology/a/benefits-of-positive-thinking.htm|

[angstlessk]

1. I am one of those people who think

Look at that pile of shit...there MUST be a pony under it all...after digging and digging...ain't no pony. But every damn pile of shit I come across, I still dig,.

[clarice]

2. I'm with you...doesn't look like anyone else is though. lol

[CanSocDem]

3. ...keeps you out of hospitals.

"Not only can positive thinking impact your ability to cope with stress and your immunity, it also has an impact on your overall well-being. The Mayo Clinic reports a number of health benefits associated with optimism, including a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular problems, less depression, and an increased lifespan. While researchers are not entirely clear on why positive thinking benefits health, some suggest that positive people might lead healthier lifestyles. By coping better with stress and avoiding unhealthy behaviors, they are able to improve their health and well-being."


Emphasis added by me to highlite an important point which is that obviously they don't study "positive thinking" and simply because the health system is designed to make jobs and money and NOT to empower the public.


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[clarice]

4. +1 nt