Benefits of Being Optimistic

Have you ever wondered why we have to smile and be an optimist? Well, smiling releases feel-good chemicals in the brain. Even a “fake” smile releases these chemicals. When you’re an optimist you are more likely to not have chronic illnesses later in your life. Being optimistic impacts your physical health and your happiness.

Being optimistic can affect your health in a few different ways. First, when you’re an optimist you will live longer. Second, you have lower levels of distress. Third, you have greater resistance to the common cold. Finally, you have lower rates of depression. These benefits show that when being an optimist you will have greater physical health.

 Being optimistic can also affect your happiness. When you’re optimistic you will be more creative. You will also solve problems faster. You tend to be more mentally awake. Finally, optimism leads to more happy thoughts. When being an optimist you will have a better and happier life.