Do you know what Positive Thinking is? It’s a personal development trend that consists of trying to free ourselves from negative thoughts, those that weaken and hinder us, and to cultivate positive thoughts – those that nourish our self-esteem and our desire to move forward regardless of the difficulties.
Encouraging a child to think positively helps them to approach life with confidence and enthusiasm. This state of mind (one could almost speak of a philosophy of life) goes far beyond simple good humor and contributes in depth to their well-being.
Here’s what will persuade you if you were still unsure of the need of teaching your child to develop optimism from a young age. Here are all the benefits of adopting an optimistic outlook!
- He’ll perform better in class
Optimistic students get better grades than pessimistic ones. Simply because they have positive expectations about their results. What you visualize will eventually happen…
- He’ll sleep better
A team of researchers from the University of Manchester studied the link between thoughts before falling asleep and sleep quality. Not surprisingly, the analysis of the results shows that the quality of sleep is directly linked to the nature of the thoughts that precede it. The higher the level of gratitude, the more we look back on the past day with satisfaction (or forward to the next day with joy), the more pleasant and efficient our sleep is.
- He will make friends more easily
Researchers at the University of Ankara looked at the connection between students’ pessimism and how well-liked they were by their fellow students. The results analysis showed it: the most pessimistic people are the least in demand. Nothing was lost, either, because 30 of the most negative and unpopular students improved after receiving instruction to increase their optimism.
- It will be easier to overcome life’s challenge
Emotional resilience is frequently accompanied by good feelings.
Positive emotions are intended to aid the body’s healing from the detrimental consequences of persistently negative emotions and adversity. Over time, cultivating positivity might make us more resilient, enabling us to recover from challenging circumstances.
