Did you know that positive thinking can impact both your health and beauty as you age?
For years now, we have been saying that thinking positively about yourself is a powerful cosmetic, no matter what age you happen to be.
After all, when you have a positive outlook on life—and you’re truly happy with who you are—it shows on your face. That positivity lights you up from the inside, and it allows other people to see how truly beautiful you already are.
Thinking positively does more than just help you look your best—it may actually improve your overall health too.
Over the past four decades, researchers have found that thinking positively can impact a person’s physical health. Positive thinking has been linked to fewer heart problems, less stress, lower rates of depression, increased pain tolerance, and longer lifespans—to name a few.
So it’s certainly worth it to start thinking a little more positively. Read on for a few ideas on how to switch to a more positive mindset.
1. Change your story: Turn “hardships” into “challenges.”
Positive thinkers are master copers. A positive person knows how to approach each new situation with a spirit of optimism—even in the extremely difficult moments in life.
One simple way to cope with any new situation is to change how you view that situation. Change how you see this new story playing out in your life.