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Life is Good: Spreading the power of optimism is easy

Posted at 3:01 PM, Apr 04, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-04 18:01:48-04

The news never sleeps! In this day and age, we as a society are “always on”. As the 24-hour information cycle fills our airwaves and social media feeds, we are faced with a choice. Give in to constant connectivity or take a time out to focus on what really matters.

DID YOU KNOW:

· 87% of Americans feel anxious every week.

· 40 million people suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder caused by factors such as an ‘always on’ culture and burnout.

· Optimism is a proven, accessible antidote providing real health benefits such as stress reduction, stronger relationships, and a healthier heart

· In fact, 95% of people believe small acts of kindness can positively impact someone’s day and trying to be optimistic is the #1 solution for dealing with adversity based on a recent study