Putting good feelings into action increases positivity, creating a virtuous cycle with many benefits to our physical and mental health. Here's how it works, explains drdantomasulo
, and inaction, it creates a downward cycle. I do nothing because I’m depressed, and I’m depressed because I do nothing. The positivity effect creates a virtuous cycle—depression is a vicious one.
Positive emotions tend to broaden our thinking and allow us to see more possibilities Whereas negative emotions narrow our thinking and responses. Positive emotions build resources; negative ones restrict them. When we feel or act threatened, we will fight, flight, or freeze—attack, run away, or play dead. Being negative leaves us with few options.
The positivity effect is a powerful tool that can help us navigate life's challenges more easily and gracefully and seems related to age. One curious finding from the pandemic is that it hit younger people psychologically harder than their parents or grandparents. The reason? As you age, you develop tools and tricks to cope with adversity, disappointment, and setbacks. You also know how to cultivate hope.
tend to see negativity. It is as if their glasses are filled with dark gray. Their world is filled with threats and difficulty. But with a little bit of training and practice another way of seeing is possible.Positivity effects are not limited to individuals—they can also be seen in groups. For example, studies have shown that happy people are more likely to help others and be helpful themselves, and that they are also more likely to cooperate with others.
Surrounding yourself with positive people and experiences is one of the most effective ways to harness the power of positivity. When you are surrounded by people who radiate positivity, it becomes easier for you to adopt the same mindset. You begin to see the world through a morelens and start to believe that good things are possible. Positive experiences also have a similar effect on our mindset.
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