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The Chain Reaction of a Positive Attitude
There is no doubt that “positive energy brings positive results.” Having a positive attitude can have a chain reaction in the world. You don’t need to volunteer all your time or find the cure to cancer to make an impactful difference.
Your smile can be enough to make someone’s day brighter. Holding a door open for a stranger or saying thank you can make the difference between them having a bad day or a good day. That positivity can inspire people to be kind to others and change the world to be a better place for everyone.
Improved Health and Well-being
Dwelling on the negative aspects of life can make you sick. This can happen when your mind continually goes over what you did wrong, what you said or shouldn’t have said, or what someone else said to you. All of these can increase your cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone that increases your stress response, and we know that stress can lead to many illnesses — and depression and anxiety. Fortunately, staying positive can reduce your cortisol levels.
Increased Happiness and Hope
When people are less stressed, productive, and feel valued, their happiness increases. They become more hopeful and want to continue to spread happiness and positivity to others. Increased happiness leads to improved health, productivity, and…
