“As we think, we become”
Optimists live longer than pessimists. This is the conclusion of a study involving 447 people spanning 30 years. Optimists were found to have fewer physical and emotional problems, less pain and increased energy, feeling happier, calmer and more content than pessimists. One of the reasons a positive attitude is important is that it boosts our immune system and therefore our ability to fight disease. There is an increasing body of evidence showing us the powerful connection between our mind and our body. Our thoughts create our words our words create our actions and our actions create our life experiences. So, we need to be mindful of our thoughts. Self-talk is the kind of internal dialogue we have with ourselves and is very important to our overall mental health. Most people…