The Session: The Unexpected positive power of Optimism

This week's episode was easy on one host, torture for the other.  This is what happens when a confirmed "Eeyore" meets and optimist...Optimism’s Impact On Well-BeingJohn 15:11Again and again in the Bible references are made to joy, faith, optimism. “These things,” Jesus said, “have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” (John 15: 11) Take optimism, therefore, as medicine for the body, mind and soul.A Boston University, school of medicine study found that .•Optimism doesn’t change how the adult men deal with stressors. However, it did promote emotional well being by limiting the number of stressful situations•They also interpret stations as less stressful•Is the glass half empty or full?A Harvard Study Found Women With Positive Thinking Loved Longer•Higher levels of optimism associated with a longer lifespan, age 90.Being a realist has its benefits•Pie in the sky thinkers tended to have lower emotional well-being.•On the other hand, those with a realistic outlook, we’re happier overall later on in life regardless of how things turned out in life.•Pessimist also fared, badly compared to realists•Unrealistic expectations and unrealistic up the Azim can cause major problems in life..•Toms, High Expectation WorkshopPositive mood people tend to be more creative, andOptimism has a direct impact on breast cancer•A 2008 BMC cancer study found that optimism may protect against breast cancer. We can carefully say that experiencing more than one severe or mild to moderate life event is a risk factor for breast cancer. Remind me on women on the other hand, a general feeling of happiness and optimism can play a protective role.It is important to be an optimistic realist. To reach Tom Russell, please call 419-709-8447, email Tom at [email protected], or visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com