HOW DO YOU SEE THE WORLD?

Are you a nega-holic?

If we are around people that are cynical, critical, hostile, constantly complaining, jumping into conclusions, who always feel wronged, victimized, persecuted, constantly reminding how difficult things are… simply put a pessimist, beware because negativity is contagious.

Thinking negatively according to psychologists will harm us emotionally, it can destroy relationships or affect our health, our performance and even kills our creativity.

Marque Medical cited that doctors discovered that people with high levels of negativity are more likely to suffer from degenerative brain diseases, cardiovascular problems, digestive issues, and recover from sickness much slower than those with a positive mindset.

In her article at Forbes, Margie Warrell cited the study made by Psychologist Susan Segerstrom of law students who were optimistic 10 years after graduating, earned an average of $32,667 more than their glass-half-empty peers. The research concluded that optimism makes people happier, healthier and wealthier.

Don’t allow negativity to dominate our minds and eventually control our actions. When we overthink something, it will lead to negative thoughts. Cast all our burdens upon God. We are expected to rejoice in Him always and think only of whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable and anything else that is excellent or praiseworthy.

Beyond positive thinking, our faith must be anchored in God and in the trustworthiness of His promises.

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