A positive outlook is beneficial when it comes to mental and physical wellbeing, but the diversity of your emotions is also importantThe mind and body are intimately linked: when you’re unwell, a positive mental attitude not only makes you feel better, but promotes physical recovery, too. So do you have the personality type that means you will quickly recover from physical setbacks? To find out, look at this list of emotions, and tick all that you experienced yesterday:Amusementactivenessalertnessattentivenessbeing at easecalmnesscheerfulnessdeterminationenthusiasmexcitementhappinessinterestinspirationpriderelaxationstrengthIf you ticked off 10 or more, you are above average for “positive emodiversity” – the diversity with which you experience positive emotions. A study at Cornell University found that 40- to 65-year-olds who scored highly for positive emodiversity showed lower levels of inflammation. These findings suggest that for health benefits, it’s not so much the amount of positive emotion that you experience, but its diversity; so try your best to experience a range of different positive emotions every day.

Source: The Guardian November 26, 2017 06:00 UTC