The Power of Positive Thinking

December 21, 2023

By Nikki | December 21, 2023

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The "glass half-empty or half-full" question is more than just a cliché; it's a reflection of your mindset, whether optimistic or pessimistic, and can significantly impact your health and well-being.

Studies indicate that personality traits like optimism and pessimism influence various health aspects.

Optimism, often accompanied by positive thinking, plays a crucial role in effective stress management, which in turn is linked to numerous health benefits.

Importantly, if you naturally lean towards pessimism, there's hope: positive thinking skills can be developed and learned, offering a pathway to better stress management and overall health.

Winter weight gain is a recognized phenomenon, albeit the common belief of an average five-pound increase may be overstated.

Dr. Kunal Shah of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center and Dr. Dina Peralta-Reich, director of New York Weight Wellness Medicine, confirm its prevalence, noting it's especially common during the holiday season.

Post-holiday, many people set New Year's resolutions to lose the added weight.

"The Color Purple," a film adaptation of the Broadway musical based on Alice Walker’s novel, includes a groundbreaking scene approximately 70 minutes in.

It features a musical number set on a lavish soundstage with a brass band, where two Black women characters express their love for each other, culminating in a kiss and a transition to a more intimate scene.

This portrayal is notable for its departure from traditional Hollywood studio musicals.

However, aside from this scene, the film largely adheres to the familiar narrative and themes of the source material, targeting a nostalgic audience with its Christmas release.

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