About Psychology: Positive Thinking: Why It's Good for the Mind and Body

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology You probably know that positive thinking can be good for your state of mind, but did you know that it can also be good for your health? In this week's newsletter, learn more about some of the benefits of positive thinking and find great tips on how to become a more positive thinker. As always, I hope you have a wonderful week. What Exactly Is Positive Thinking? Positive psychologists often suggest that positive thinking involves being optimistic, even in the face of challenges, and viewing negative events as both unusual and temporary. The Benefits of Positive Thinking You have probably had someone tell you to "look on the bright side" or to "see the cup as half full." Chances are good that the people who make these comments are positive thinkers. Researchers are finding more and more evidence pointing to the many benefits of optimism and positive thinking. How to Become a Positive Thinker What can you do to eliminate negative thoughts and replace them with a more positive outlook? Even if you are not a natural-born optimist, there are things you can do to develop your positive thinking skills and reap some of the benefits of positive thinking. What Is Positive Psychology? Positive psychology is a relatively young area that focuses on helping become happier. Learn more about the topics studied and research findings in the field of positive psychology. Search Related Topics:  positive psychology  humanistic psychology  martin seligman Related Searches Health Psychology Positive Psychology Positive Quotes Positive Thinking Positive Attitude Featured Articles What Is the False Consensus Effect? 5 Signs You Might Be an Extrovert What Is Repetition Blindness? Quiz: What's Your EQ? More Than 50 Topic Ideas for Your Psychology Papers 8 Different Types of Nonverbal Behaviors   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Do You Really Only Use 10% of Your Brain? 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything IQ vs EQ: Which One Matters More?   Follow me on: Advertisement