It's not a simple case of optimism.
I was given this quote a few months ago, and it really helped me see something.
We often, especially in England, love to keep the mentality of maintaining a stiff upper lip and toughing a situation out. Getting ill is a state of weakness and a sign of poor strength of character. But we know this isn't true and need to break out of it and listen to our body; we'll be stronger for it.
It's not a case that optimism helps us maintain a healthy mindset; it's about accepting when we need a break, and taking one.
See the quote yourself and see what you can glean from it.
We often, especially in England, love to keep the mentality of maintaining a stiff upper lip and toughing a situation out. Getting ill is a state of weakness and a sign of poor strength of character. But we know this isn't true and need to break out of it and listen to our body; we'll be stronger for it.
It's not a case that optimism helps us maintain a healthy mindset; it's about accepting when we need a break, and taking one.
See the quote yourself and see what you can glean from it.
A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?"
Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.
She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralysed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralysed – incapable of doing anything."
Remember to put the glass down