Research shows that happy people are healthier, more successful, and more creative. And with the right tools, being happy is well within our control. So go ahead and try this strategy for bringing more joy into your life:
People who see the glass as half full enjoy greater happiness. But did you know that optimists enjoy a number of health benefits as well? For example, a positive outlook has been shown to help people cope with illness and recover from surgery. In a study of 309 coronary artery bypass patients, optimists were only half as likely as pessimists to require re-hospitalization.
Happy people have also been found to have lower counts of fibrinogen—a blood-clotting protein that in high doses is an indicator of heart disease—and are even less likely to suffer from viral infections of the respiratory tract. Having a pessimistic attitude, on the other hand, is more significant than weight, age, or heart condition in increasing your chances of dying from heart disease.
In the end, happiness is something that is well within our reach. And when we become happier, we not only improve our lives, but the lives of others. After all, happy people are more likely to change the world for the better. So what are you waiting for? Start getting happy today!
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