05/01/2026
Are you always the positive one on any situation? If so, it could actually be helping your health. Yes, positive thinking that comes with optimism is a key part of stress management leading to improved health and wellbeing.
It doesn’t mean that you ignore difficult or unpleasant situations, it’s more that you learn to find mechanisms to look at them in a positive and productive way in order to find solutions. In essence, you focus on the best outcomes rather than the worst, and create better coping mechanisms during times of stress, which reduces the harmful health effects of stress on your body.
There are techniques, mechanisms and processes that you can learn, and don’t expect to suddenly become an optimist overnight. But if you can, then the potential health benefits can range from lower rates of depression and pain to increased life span.
Whatever the benefits to health and wellbeing, it doesn’t hurt to have more positivity in the world, does it? So give tip #18 a try.
If you struggle to adopt a positive outlook, have a chat with a kinesiologist and find out how kinesiology can help you adjust your mindset.