How important is a positive attitude?

Grampa Don

Grampa Don

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Here is an article I came across that claims it is very important. It says that just the words you use can affect your health. What do you think?

I'm going to try to be more positive. I turn 80 tomorrow, and it's kind of a shock because 80 has always seemed ancient to me. Thinking about it has been kind of a downer. I dread becoming feeble more than dying. But, I know that sitting here moping isn't going to help. I need to get off my butt and do something even if it hurts a bit. I saw my cardiologist a couple days ago. He said my arrhythmia hasn't gotten any worse, I don't need drugs, and I don't need to come back unless I have symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pains. He also said I need to exercise. I suspect he's right.

Don
 

Absolutely important when it comes to Health I think..grampa Don....


I'm very pleased for you that you don't need drugs, so at 79 and 364 days :sneaky:I think you're absolutely right, to think positive, and do whatever exercise you can manage.

it's all very easy when we're feeling older, stiffer, and in pain, or been diagnosed with a serious ailment or illness to let ourselves lose hope.... but I truly believe if we have something to look forward to..even if it's only a chat with friends at a coffee bar and exercise even if it's only a brisk walk around the block for 10 minutes a few times a week, or an afternoon gardening.... and we think positive about ourselves, we really can remain in much better shape despite age or ill health!!
 
A positive attitude in life is a good thing to have but it's not always easy to see the positive. I think there are steps to getting more positive..at least in my mind...first expressing one's feelings about things is important before accepting one's situation and going on to find the positive.
 
I work as a Physical Education and Health Educator to High School kids and I even tell them keeping a positive attitude is very important to there health and well being. I don't think it matters what age we are, staying positive is important to keeping a healthy outlook to things.

I really think it is proven a lot though with the elderly population especially when they lose a spouse or if they have a health crisis of their own such as a fall and they lose a positive outlook on life and how that correlates to how quickly a lot of people go down hill health wise .

Stay strong and keep positive.
 
Oh, absolutely. I have always been a believer of this. My parents taught us kids to always be positive. I guess it’s easier to be able to be positive if your health is good and your life is in order. OTOH, those that don’t have it as good, may find it difficult to be positive. This is one of the reasons why we need to be good to one another. We never know what the other fellow’s situation is.
 
We're all different, but exercise surely works for wife and myself. But, you have to believe in it and be motivated which most people lack. An hour or two workout a day will definitely change your mood. It will be tough for a few months if you're just starting out. But if you're serious, and regular about it, you should see results and mood lifting by fall (if you start right away). Unless you have some debilitating condition, you will not feel 'feeble' after a few months of regular workouts --- you should feel stronger and happier. There are endless stories of 'oldsters' getting the workout religion late in life and how it changes their outlook. I've personally seen this where I work out.
If it's an option, going to a gym definitely helps (it's more difficult to work out on your own). Find someone who can get you started, or hire a personal trainer for a few, or half dozen sessions, to show you the workout options.

(as you can gather from my posting, I'm really into this. You've taken the first step in your posting by admitting you need to get off your butt. If you're serious, it can be a life-changer and give you a mood lift you didn't think was possible).
 
Grampa Don said:
Here is an article I came across that claims it is very important. It says that just the words you use can affect your health. What do you think?

I'm going to try to be more positive. I turn 80 tomorrow, and it's kind of a shock because 80 has always seemed ancient to me. Thinking about it has been kind of a downer. I dread becoming feeble more than dying. But, I know that sitting here moping isn't going to help. I need to get off my butt and do something even if it hurts a bit. I saw my cardiologist a couple days ago. He said my arrhythmia hasn't gotten any worse, I don't need drugs, and I don't need to come back unless I have symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pains. He also said I need to exercise. I suspect he's right.

Don
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81 YO female weight lifter still going strong.Started in her 60s.

 
I'm 74 and a positive attitude is very important but for me motivation is most important. Once I'm motivated and get moving and become involved in my projects the positive attitude follows.
 
I'm going to take the Buddhist route when I say that I think the best way to look at one's life and what is happening is with non-judgment, but accepting what is and, if needed, correcting what is not working for you. Thinking negative of course doesn't help but so can thinking positive not help when thinking positive doesn't go along with right action. How many of us can decide to think positively and that would be it once and for all? Not me, that's for sure.
 

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