Best self-positive approach

 Positive psychology is an emerging field. It was officially launched in 1998.Often people experience mental health problems hence understanding what creates positive emotions can give them boost. Whether it is a depression or an ongoing crisis, in that sense positive psychology is an attempt to understand our basic nature and the activities that lead to happiness.

    One of the largest finding from the field of positive psychology suggests that those with more optimistic perspective live longer and can recover from illness faster. If the person is more likely to be optimistic then he/she is more likely to engage in good healthy habits like exercising regularly, having better diet etc. One reason for that is, those who are positive thinkers are more likely to believe in their own-self and are more likely to attempt health related changes, as oppose to those who thinks in negative ways because they believe in other external factors such as fate, god and so on.

     Those with positive approach are likely to have more social support. Social support can generate resources and knowledge that can fight with illness and its own positive effects on health.

    Those who are optimistic are more likely to pay attention to health risks and therefore they are less likely to smoke or engage in activities like unsafe sex. Stress and negative emotions are bad for the immune system and reduce our body's ability to fight diseases. Scientific studies have shown that there is a link between stress and the immune system. When the person is experiencing stress and negativity his or her body is less able to mount an inflammatory response to attacks from bacteria and viruses. This results in increase in infections such as common cold and cold sores. Having a positive outlook on life also equips people better for dealing with serious illness. Tackling serious diseases such as cancer with optimistic approach and self belief has shown to have a beneficial effect on recovery and ability to tolerate treatment.

     

 So, to conclude we can say that understanding of the relationship between body and mind has increased in past few years. But it is also important to remember that simply having a positive mindset won’t actually stop bad things from happening. But it does give you the tools to better deal with bad situations. Sometimes your coping skills come down to nothing more than refusing to give in to your negative side and your fears. For some people, positive thinking comes quite naturally. For others, seeking professional help is necessary to get them on the right track.

Posted by Vidhi Dave at 09:20