Does positive thinking improve your health? Sure we've all heard to "look on the bright side" of things but what does the research say? I dive into this topic and share a few stories about my own experience with positive thinking.
In this episode you will also hear:

-Does your partner's optimism or pessimism impact your health?
Where does optimism come from?
Can you learn to become more optimism or is it something you are just born with/without?
and more!

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- Briley, D. A., Rudd, M., & Aaker, J. (2017). Cultivating Optimism: How to Frame Your Future during a Health Challenge. Journal of Consumer Research, 44(4), 895–915. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcr/ucx075
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