{"id":2456,"date":"2022-01-26T15:13:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T07:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.lat\/blog\/?p=2456"},"modified":"2024-04-30T11:45:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T03:45:30","slug":"how-positive-thinking-can-help-you-live-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.lat\/blog\/how-positive-thinking-can-help-you-live-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"How positive thinking can help you live longer"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there\u2019s no magic potion to live longer (yet), there are little things you can do to increase your lifespan. One such thing is positive thinking or thinking positive thoughts, which incidentally also has a number of benefits like stress relief, increased immunity, improved wellness, and better resilience. This <\/span>Pacific Prime Latin America<\/span><\/a> article tells you more about aging gracefully with positive thinking and unlocking the potential of positive thinking!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The power of positive thinking\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Becca Levy at the Yale School of Public Health studied the <\/span>connection between positive thinking and longer lifespans<\/span><\/a>. She used data from the Ohio Longitude Study of Aging and Retirement, examining over 1,000 participants (with an average age of 63) since 1975. The participants had to provide their views on aging, such as by rating their agreement towards age-related statements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rather incredible, Levy found that those with a more positive outlook lived on for over 22 years (22.6) after the study began, while those with more negative ones survived a mere 15 years. Since then, numerous studies have continued to reinforce the association between people\u2019s beliefs and their physical aging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, <\/span>a recent study from 2019<\/span><\/a> confirmed that positive thinking could result in an 11-15% longer lifespan and increase one\u2019s likelihood of living to age 85 or older. It\u2019s also important to note that this effect remained even after other factors such as age, gender, income, depression, and health status were accounted for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adopting positive thinking while still young<\/span><\/h3>\n

Positive thinking clearly works in lengthening one\u2019s lifespan, but it <\/span>works better for younger people<\/span><\/a>. So rather than dreading growing old and worrying about those wrinkles, embrace the passing of time and adopt an optimistic outlook. Like fine wine, view yourself as getting better with age. After all, you\u2019ll accumulate more experience and become more mature.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, how does it work? Essentially, adopting positive thinking increases your will to live. As alluded to previously, this can make you more resilient to illnesses and more proactive about your health. You\u2019ll also be less stressed, which reduces your likelihood of developing chronic diseases or disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3 tips for positive thinking\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Positive thinking is one of those things that are very simple and easy in theory, but can be quite a challenge to implement in practice. But just like meditation, yoga, or any other self-care ritual, staying positive is a practice and requires dedication to make it work. That means pushing through even if you relapse, i.e. shifting back to negative thinking. Here are some tips to help get you started.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Be thankful (and write it down in a journal)<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the best ways to keep negative thoughts at bay is to think of things you\u2019re grateful for. You can choose whatever format you prefer – brief lists on your phone, longer and diary-style entries in a notebook, or even buy gratitude journals with various templates to fill in. It doesn\u2019t matter how you do it, as long as you\u2019re consistently doing it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Repeat positive affirmations to yourself\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Have you ever heard the phrase \u2018fake it till you make it\u2019? That\u2019s the logic behind saying positive affirmations. In other words, these are positive statements about yourself that you repeat numerous times to incorporate into your thinking. For example, \u201cI am confident in my own skin,\u201d \u201cI am not afraid of growing old,\u201d etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Surround yourself with positivity\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Positive thinking is contagious. When you spend time with other positive thinkers, you\u2019ll feel uplifted, happy, and supported. Likewise, you\u2019ll feel drained when you\u2019re around negative thinkers. So notice how you feel around family and friends, and consciously choose to spend time with the more positive ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get in touch with Pacific Prime Latin America today!<\/span><\/h2>\n

While positive thinking can help you live longer, it\u2019s also vital to secure access to good healthcare. What better way to ensure this than <\/span>health insurance<\/span><\/a>? With a comprehensive plan in hand, you\u2019ll be able to visit the best doctors and benefit from the latest equipment and treatments – all without needing to worry about paying for sky-high medical bills out of pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for <\/span>expat health insurance<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>retiree health insurance<\/span><\/a>, or any other health insurance plan in Mexico or elsewhere in the region, <\/span>Pacific Prime Latin America<\/span><\/a> can help. We have over two decades of experience matching individuals to the best plan for their needs and budgets, and providing heaps of support and assistance along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact us<\/span><\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n

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