Positive thinking doesn’t mean burying your head in the sand and ignoring the unpleasant aspects of life.
It means acknowledging that bad things happen but tackling all scenarios with a productive and upbeat outlook. And ongoing research shows that positive thinking can have measurable benefits, including better coping skills during times of stress – common in pregnancy.
Positive self-talk (that endless stream of thoughts that runs through your head) and an optimistic attitude are major resources for helping you adjust to the multiple demands of parenthood.
So, if you’re naturally a glass-half-empty person, now’s the time to change that mindset. Here’s how:
DITCH THIS...
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