Practicing Positivity in 2019
Being Happy and Healthy in 2019 Practicing Positivity by Being Optimistic Winston Churchill was quoted with the following statement: "Pessimists see the difficulty in every opportunity; optimists see the opportunity in every difficulty". The science surrounding Positive Psychology has provided research based evidence that persons, who tend to be optimistic or focus on thinking in positive ways enjoy both physiological and emotional benefits. Being happy bodes for a longer and healthier life. It is important to note that a sense of happiness is not a brief state of elation or a sporadic burst of positive emotions. It is best defined as a sense of satisfaction, fulfillment and social connection. We can enhance and sustain our happiness by practicing the following: Being grateful and thoughtfully acknowledging those things we appreciate in our lives Being curious and taking reasonable risks to expand ourselves, grow and have new experiences Seeing ourselves as c...