Why optimists usually win – people who look on the bright side can ‘hypnotise themselves’ to overcome challenges

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2156431/Why-optimists-usually-win-Simply-thinking-positive-thoughts-lead-people-overcome-tough-challenges.html Thinking positively plants a ‘suggestion’ in the mind Can change behaviour to drive you towards outcome ‘Suggestion’ is much more powerful than thought By Rob Waugh PUBLISHED: 08:34 EST, 8 June 2012 | UPDATED: 08:34 EST, 8 June 2012 Victory! Simply anticipating something good can gear up hidden circuits in the brain to drive […]

You will live longer if you TELL people you’re healthy, as positive thinking lengthens life

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2099315/You-live-longer-TELL-people-youre-healthy-positive-thinking-lengthens-life.html Those who feel ‘well’ outlive those in ‘poor’ state Trend remains despite other risk factors First long-term study to show relationship between self-rated health and mortality By Sadie Whitelocks Last updated at 1:07 PM on 10th February 2012 Promoting your own wellbeing will help you live longer, say scientists. A study found that participants […]