Because of all of my health problems, it is easy to get down on myself, and stress because I'm missing out on parts of my life. I often forget the importance of staying positive: positive thinking, especially when confronted with life's obstacles, can improve a person's psychological and physical health more than most people would realize. An optimistic outlook and positive response to less than ideal situations, reduces stress on a person's mind and body. Stress can exacerbate a person's health problems including gastrointestinal diseases, as well as increase risk to other health conditions. In the Mayo Clinic Article Positive Thinking: Stop Negative Self-Talk to Reduce Stress, it states "...having a positive outlook enables you to cope better with stressful situations, which reduces the harmful health effects of stress on your body." Here are some ways I cope with stress in order to maintain a positive outlook. 1. VentTalking to someone or writing in a diary helps me stay level-headed. Holding something in can cause me to explode and have a mental breakdown later on. Venting keeps me from blowing things way out of proportion. 2. Make ListsSome of you have probably noticed that most of my blog posts are formatted into lists. Making lists helps me organize my thoughts and prevent them from becoming chaotic. 3. LaughLaughing releases endorphins, chemicals in the brain that make someone feel happy. Sometimes, when I start to think negatively, I'll go on Youtube and watch something funny to make me laugh. I feel instantly happier and my mood has completely changed. 4. Reward YourselfThere are all some things in life we don't want to do, but have to do anyways. Even when I feel terrible, I have to complete my daily exercise. It makes me feel worse, but I'm told it will make me feel better in the long run. In order to help me push my body's limits while staying positive, I like to give myself a reward when I accomplish a goal. By rewarding myself for accomplishing a tough task, I turn something negative into a positive.
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