By Amy Morin — 2020
Your emotional health is key to a happy life.
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There is no longer any doubt that what happens in the brain influences what happens in the body. When facing a health crisis, actively cultivating positive emotions can boost the immune system and counter depression.
Throughout this article, you will discover that expressing gratitude reduces stress, increases optimism, and changes your brain.
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Two recent studies have incorporated procedures intended to foster gratitude into interventions for cancer patients, with favorable results.
Research has shown that practicing gratitude can boost your resilience to stress, promote well-being, and reduce depression. In addition, gratitude interventions have been shown to lower blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and improve immunity.
Most genetic studies completely ignore the science of epigenetics, which is how the environment actually turns certain genes on or off.
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The pandemic has stripped our emotional reserves even further, laying bare our unique physical, social, and emotional vulnerabilities.
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Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided.
From boosting your mood to lowering stress, the power of kindness is proven.
We can enjoy the positive effects of connecting to the environment at all levels of individual well-being.
Self-talk is your internal dialogue. It’s influenced by your subconscious mind, and it reveals your thoughts, beliefs, questions, and ideas.