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Positivity is contagious
Being around happy, enthusiastic people makes us happier and more enthusiastic ourselves, leading to less stress and increased energy.
Rather than asking how we can get happier, we should ask how we can make people around us happy. Positive changes in your life will have a ripple effect on others.
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Positivity is not a self-fulfilling prophecy
We should not ignore life's difficulties or even view every rain cloud as a cotton-candy-laced fantasy. Without realism, positivity can become dangerous to our well-being.
One study found that participants who set realistic expectations had higher well-being than those who...
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Positivity for better health
Research suggests that happiness and optimism influence positive life outcomes as much as it is a byproduct.
In a study, enthusiastic, cheerful people experienced less memory decline with age. A positive outlook boosts immune responses while reducing the likelihood of ...
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We have a bias toward positive language
Research shows that people typically use language to inject a positivity bias. They also found that people generally use more happy words than sad words.
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Social connections support positivity
If emotions are contagious, so are positive social connections.
Researchers found that social relationships, social support, and social acceptance helped develop positive self-esteem throughout people's lives. A positive feedback loop accumulates over time.
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