Is a positive attitude associated with happiness?

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Depending on how each person sees the problem, they will have a positive or negative attitude. Many studies show that a positive attitude will make people happier. The following article will analyze the influencing aspects of a positive attitude in life.

1. How does a positive attitude make you happy?

1.1. Health benefits Scientists say that when you have a positive outlook, you can better cope with bad situations, which helps your body avoid harm when you encounter stress. .
In addition, people with an optimistic outlook tend to live healthier lives. We can see them being more physically active, eating a healthy diet and not using alcohol or drugs.
Positive thinking will bring a number of effects on the body such as:
Live longer Limit the possibility of depression Be physically and psychologically more stable Heart health is guaranteed and reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease Develop problem-solving skills, especially in difficult and stressful situations. 1.2. Ability to select opinions When an incident occurs, there will be information that exaggerates the negative aspects. When you have positive thoughts, you will be able to choose which opinions are your own.
For example, you had a really productive day and were praised for getting the job done quickly and thoroughly. At night, you will only think about those things instead of thinking about the fact that you have to work until late at night to come home. That helps you feel happy with your work and put in more effort.
1.3. Make your mind more optimistic Positive thinkers are less likely to have problems like anxiety disorders or depression because they have a much better mentality than pessimists. Once you've gained the ability to approach your life with a positive lens, you'll be able to easily deal with even the worst of situations.
If you don't see yourself as an optimist, don't worry too much, it's not difficult to overcome negative thoughts and start experiencing the benefits of positive thinking. Finding optimism through meditation is a helpful way to get out of your rut.
1.4. Meet more success According to many surveys, optimists have a higher success rate in their work. Because it is a positive attitude that creates the strength for them to overcome difficulties and challenges at work, there are few thoughts of quitting or switching to another industry.
1.5. Happier People with a positive attitude usually have a happy life. With that optimistic spirit will help you become more flexible, deal with all stress and fatigue. This will explain why people who are optimistic and love life always feel cheerful, happy and full of energy.

2. How to have a positive attitude?

By putting your perspective under a more positive lens, you can change your pessimistic mood through the following guidelines:
2.1. Get more physically active Outdoor activities and regular exercise are especially beneficial for our health and mood. Certain exercises like jogging or cycling help release mood-enhancing hormones that help relieve stress.
When there are these muscle movements, the body will increase the production of Serotonin - this hormone has the same effect as mild and moderate antidepressants, helping to make you feel happier and more optimistic.
2.2. Smile more Scientists have researched that people who smile while performing a stressful task feel more positive afterward than those who show no expression or pessimism. Therefore, with a sincere smile can also be the key to helping you change the course of the problem.
2.3. Look at things from a different perspective When something bad happens that is beyond your control, instead of wincing or upset, try to see the good value of the situation. For example, if you are stuck in traffic on your way home from work, instead of being frustrated, think of this as an opportunity to slow down and see the city at night.
2.4. Imagine a Good Future Thinking in detail about your future in terms of something like your career, relationships, or hobbies will help you feel like life is going well. This does not mean that you "delusional" yourself, but think with such a good perspective, why do you have negative thoughts.

3. Does a positive attitude always create happiness?

There are many opinions that happiness is born from both positive and negative sides. People who are in a negative mood are often not so caught up in the thought that they have to be so positive that they can't be even a little bit negative if they want to. Instead of imposing a standard on ourselves that we have to be optimistic no matter what, we should pay attention to our inner feelings. It is the thoughts, feelings, and personal stories that make up the inside that will be the best guides. Emotions will show what we need to act on according to our personal values ​​to develop ourselves into the best version of ourselves. It is becoming a more resilient, courageous, compassionate person.

One thing is for sure, life sometimes doesn't go as well as it should. From a healthy person can become sick, from loving his job to hating it. We will find ourselves in such situations of feeling angry, sad, or angry. If you don't face it, you will become less brave, so you need to go through such desperate emotions to become more mature.
Some people often think that thinking positively is a lifesaver when facing problems but it can make you more stressed instead of ready to face negative emotions and overcome it.

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