Since school days, I have been mesmerized by a phrase in Physics that goes like this, ‘electricity flows from the positive terminal’. I still remember my teacher with her ususal stern demeanour, describing the positive terminal of an electric circuit as the originator of current. One day, I dared to ask why is it that the positively charged end is deemed as the starting point? To which she answered with a laugh, “Simply because it makes the negatively charged terminal release its negativity, known as electrons.” Little did I realise that this was about to become a life lesson on positive thinking that i would follow for a heathy body and mind for the rest of my life.
Positive thoughts offer a glimmer of hope in times all seems lost. And having a positive attitude gives us the courage to face even seemingly life-threatening situations. Here, Soulveda shares how positive thinking impacts our physical health and wellbeing.
Positive thoughts and attitude transform you
Positive thinking is like a light house that guides our ship in turbulent waters to the shore, that too with a sense of joy. The human body’s immune system too, is wired for appropriate defence only if negative emotions are kept at bay. One has to keep looking for inspiring thoughts and maintain one’s optimism to keep sorrows at bay. Every day may not be good, but there will surely be something good at the end of each day. This is why we must keep ourselves open to positive notions of life which we may miss with a gloomy mindset.
Experts agree, it all happens in the mind. Keeping our brain inundated with positive emotions helps brain function better and in turn, our body responds strongly. Even in distress or illness, cultivating positive thoughts boosts the immune system and counters depression. A positive attitude has the power to even increase one’s longevity with improved physical health. If you have a positive outlook on life, it can enhance your coping skills and even build immunity against common infections.
Positivity leads to wellbeing
Wellbeing is an entirely immersive experience of sound health, a happy state of mind and a general sense of prosperity. When you wake up fresh every morning, with a healthy body free of any ailments, you start the day on a positive note. This motivates you to indulge in physical activities like walking, cycling, yoga or doing intense workout – in short, helps in releasing feel good neurotransmitters known as endorphins and reducing the stress hormone called cortisol.
Positive thinking brings with it good health which in turn induces hormones that fill your heart with happiness. A joyous state of mind makes you feel high and removes any chances of negativity or negative self-talk that might creep in.
Building a habit of thinking only positive thoughts elevates your mind and body to a level where you feel blessed and are filled with gratitude, thus enabling a sense of prosperity. This, combined with health-conscious actions and emotional intelligence lead us to true wellbeing. Emotional wellbeing is that positive energy and formidable force that enables us to reach our true potential. It is definitely not the absence of negative emotions but the immunity of good thoughts that allow us to be tough when facing turbulent times.
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