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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor March is Optimism Month, and this is important news for your health! That's because those with an optimistic outlook on life are healthier and happier, they find more success in life, and they even live longer! To harness the power of optimism in your life, you need to look no further than this newsletter: we have research on optimism and health, and proven get-optimistic strategies below. You have the rest of the month to focus on optimism to make it a habit, so now is the time to get started! Enjoy your week, Elizabeth Scott How Can Your Outlook Affect Your Health? As mentioned, optimism affects health in many ways! Here is some of the most prominent research on the effect that optimism has on your body and your mind. The Top Benefits of Optimism Optimists Report a Higher Quality of Life than Pessimists Positive Thinking: Benefits for Seniors Optimism Benefits in a Nutshell Search Related Topics:  optimism  inner peace  resilience Optimistic Thinking: Realistic Strategies That Work For many people, optimism does not come automatically. Others can attain a certain level of optimism, but could benefit from more. Wherever you are on the optimism spectrum, the following tips can help you to raise your personal setpoint for optimism and have more positive reactions to everything you experience. 5 Ways To Be More Optimistic How To Practice Positive Thinking How To Identify and Address Distorted Thinking Search Related Topics:  adult add  add and work  add and relationships Affirmations: Are They Really Effective? You may have heard of positive affirmations as a an effective tool to gain confidence and banish insecurities. Have you wondered if they can really work? The answer is that they can, but they need to fit certain criteria. The following are effective affirmations for your health, and guidelines for creating your own affirmations that work. Affirmations for Social Anxiety Positive Affirmations for Body Image Create Affirmations That Will Work For You Search Related Topics:  affirmations  positive thinking  optimism Maintaining Optimism When Times Get Tough The goal of optimism is not to deny difficulties or ignore problems; if your intuition tells you that this is a bad idea, you're right. Here's how to be realistically optimistic, remaining fully aware of potential difficulties and managing them with a greater sense of empowerment, hope, and resilience. Emotion-Focused Coping Research on Optimism and Resilience Coping Strategies for Panic Disorder Distraction, Self-Soothing and Other PTSD Coping Search Related Topics:  coping with panic disorder  self-help techniques  panic disorder symptoms Related Searches Health Personal Best Health Tips Health Symptoms Health Research Social Health Featured Articles Simple Ways To Build A Better Diet Sleep More Soundly Tonight What's The Best Workout For YOUR Personality Type? Are You Drinking Too Much Alcohol? Heart to Heart The C-Word   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Optimism Resources Understanding the Psychology of Positive Thinking The Link Between Happiness and Health Quiz: Are You An Optimist?   Follow us on: Advertisement