Heart diseases are three times more likely to attack listless and pessimistic people, and this goes so far that pessimists are even 55 percent more at risk of premature death and have 23 percent greater chances of developing heart disease than optimists, according to American research.
On the other hand, people who have a positive attitude have better immunity and better psychophysical health than those who are prone to various negativity.
- In general, optimists live better and are more resistant to stress. When they encounter a problem, they solve it more easily, more organized, with much less symptoms of stress than pessimists - says Dr. Michael Miller, professor of psychiatry at Harvard University.
Pessimism, nervousness, anger, depression are especially devastating for a man's heart, according to research by Duke University scientists.
Such men are twice as prone to high cholesterol, excess weight and heart disease than those who have an optimistic, cheerful spirit.
When it comes to women, according to scientists, those who are nervous and depressed do not have heart problems, under the scientific assumption that this is because they express their feelings more openly than men. But, of course, their health can be seriously impaired in the form of various psycho-somatic diseases.
Different relaxation techniques can help you cope better with all the consequences of negative feelings and stress: yoga, autogenic training, meditation, sports, and there is also a healthy diet, socializing and spending time outside in nature.
The following are some suggestions in the fight against negative feelings and stress.
Always set aside some time to relax.
Find the fastest and easiest way to relax: whether it's yoga techniques, practicing breathing and meditation techniques, a warm bath, scented candles. The point is to always find new ways and apply the one that works best for you.
Friendship on the priority list
The secret of optimists is that they never give in to hopelessness and listlessness. It is their cheerful spirit and positive attitude that ensure a richer social life - stronger and closer ties with friends: they always have motivation, support and help when they need it.
Try to break your daily routine
Change any little thing that normally makes up your everyday life, take risks, don't be afraid of change. It is also the "secret weapon" of the optimist. Psychologists claim that with motivation and a strong will, although not overnight, optimism can be successfully built.
Be honest
For a fulfilling and healthy life, it is extremely important to show emotions, to communicate honestly with others. At the same time, always kind people, who never throw out anger and rage, are also prone to illness.
Questions to control anger and rage
The three basic questions that a nervous, angry, negative person could ask themselves in those moments are:
"Is this really that important?",
"Am I realistic?" (are the feelings an adequate response to the current real situation)
"Can I, and in what way, direct the situation in a positive direction?", states Dr. Redford Williams.
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