BEING GRATEFUL IS THE KEY TO BETTER HEALTH

BEING GRATEFUL IS THE KEY TO BETTER HEALTH

Making gratitude a regular part of your daily routine, reduces stress. There is a lot in life to be thankful for. Positive thinking is essential. You have to think the best is going to happen, not the worst. You may have to start with some self-talk in order to ban negative thoughts, that run through your head. Only an optimist can get things done. You'll be able to better cope with all the things, that life throws at you. You'll take them and be grateful for them as well. You may be up against a giant. But your inner power is much bigger, than you ever imagined.

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Optimistic people tend to live healthier life styles. Smile and laugh often, especially during difficult times. Surround yourself with the right people, who support you. Helpful advice and feedback improve your outlook in life. Always say, that you can try to make it work or that you'll give it another try. Take chances. If something seems complicated, there's always a way around it. It's all about your state of mind. But it requires constant practice.

If you're in a good mood, you may have more motivation to focus on creating positive effects in your life. If you're upset again and again, you'll be driving people away. You'll find yourself isolated. There are many ways to take your mind off stressful things. Turn off the news, for one thing! Most news is depressing, because it sells. Some people in the news are being asked to put on an act, otherwise nobody will pay attention. There is also a lot of scaremongering going on, because people hate to be threatened by perceived dangers, so they listen or watch.

Remember to add healthy pleasures in your life regularly. Life doesn't have to be boring!  It's a great way to reduce your anxiety levels. You should have nothing in the world to worry about. That tends to happen, when you exercise or focus on your favourite hobbies. Try to improve your belief in your own capacity. The most important thing is, that you believe in yourself. You have talents, you never dreamed of. As soon as you realize, that you should be grateful for those, magic may happen. You'd be jumping for joy!

DIEDERIK SCHMULL, November 26th,  2021, Westcliff-On-Sea, ESSEX, U.K.