Optimism and pessimism aren’t just different attitudes, they produce very different results. Optimism positively affects our bodies and moods by influencing our level energy, stress and satisfaction. Pessimism also impacts us, but tends to dampen our mood, deplete our energy and put a strain on our health. This doesn’t suggest turning a blind eye to what feels wrong in the world. It does mean understanding that how we ‘hold’ what happens – both out there and inside our minds – is quite possibly the most important factor in determining whether or not we’re…
Happy and healthy.
