Dream Big: Think Only Positive Thoughts for 24 hours
Thoughts have power; this 4-week guide will teach you how to have power over your thoughts.
WE'VE ALL MADE lemons out of lemonade at some point, or forced ourselves to see the glass half full. But a month of 24-7 positive thinking? Now that's an ultimate challenge! If you're up for giving it a shot, we've got all of the tips and advice (from pros who know) to help you walk on the bright side in this 4-week, step-by-step plan. Since smiles are contagious, we encourage you to invite a friend or family member to do this challenge with you. The more the merrier!
Week 1: Identify Negative Thoughts
The science: Thinking happy thoughts may seem trivial, but research shows it has the potential to boost your health and well-being. Focusing on the silver linings in life may even help you live longer. Research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that optimism is related to an 11% to 15% longer life span, on average. It also increases the chance you’ll live to be 85 or older. Yes!