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5 Positive Thinking Techniques to Start Your New Year Off Right

Positive thinking doesn’t mean disregarding all of life’s unpleasant situations. It means you approach things more productively and positively. Your thoughts may be mostly negative unless you change your mindset to start thinking the best will happen instead of the worst. Health Benefits of Positive Thinking It may be hard to believe that a mindset switch can have health benefits. However, many things happen in your body when you become more optimistic. You may see the following benefits: Decreased levels of distress and pain Greater resistance to illness Lower rates of depression Increased life span Improved mental and physical well-being Better coping skills Positive Thinking Techniques Take control of your thinking by incorporating actionable techniques into your everyday life. Here are five things you can…

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