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There is a connection between our minds and our bodies. Our automatic nervous system is controlled by our brain; and the automatic nervous system controls our automatic bodily functions like our breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and blood pressure.

Our emotions can have an effect on these automatic functions. When angry, stressed, or fearful, we breathe harder, our heat beats faster, our blood pressure raises. When we are worried or anxious we also produce more stomach acid. All of things are in response to our negative emotions and all of these bodily reactions have dangerous effects on our health long term.

Laughter triggers the release of endorphins in the brain; these relax the cardiovascular system. When we laugh, we feel good. Seems too simple; but it really is that simple.

Therefore, if negative emotions affect our health negatively, it goes to follow that positive ones affect our health in positive ways. One such benefit is the endorphins. Another is when we do not have the stressors on the body that the negative emotions have such as elevated blood pressure and heart rate, we are doing less damage to our bodies, and thus, will look and feel better for longer.

Staying positive is very important. When we are thinking negative things, we look and act negative. We perceive life as being negative and act accordingly. Change your perception to the positive. Keep your posture straight and look people in the eye, smile. When you take on the posture of being positive, you will find it easier to be positive. Do not let the negative emotions take hold of you, avoid the stress that they cause on your body and change your outlook to a more positive one.

If you are a pessimist, you can break the habit. For each negative thought that you have, replace it with three positive ones. Pay attention to the little things that make you happy, stop rushing through your life. Avoid monotony, find new things to do every week or month and set small goals for yourself. Tackle that spare room you wanted to re-arrange. You will feel good as each one is accomplished.

Let go of any anger, regret or sorrow about the past. It is okay to say that we have made a mistake, acknowledge it, learn from it, and move on. Things happen in life that we have no control over, things that make us sad, hurt, or angry. We have no control over outside events but we can control how we react to them. If people in your life are, negative or seem to bring you down, distance yourself from them. You cannot choose what people around you say or do but you can control how you let it affect you.

Do not be afraid to cry when you need to. Holding back tears will hold back all the emotions, and you will carry that with you inside and it is not a good thing to do. Crying makes you feel better, it allows you to get out the pent up feelings and then you can deal with the grief and hurt instead of carrying it with you, where it will be another stressor on your body.

Laugh. Laughter is a good thing, as long as you are not laughing at the expense of another person. Laughter releases those endorphins that help keep your immune system and your heart healthy.

Enjoy the little things in life. Stop rushing through life, stop, and literally smell the roses. Take a walk in the park, on the beach. See a movie or go out to eat. Listen to the birds singing outside your window. Get a pet, take your dog for walks that benefit both of you or get a cat and spoil it. Petting a cat has been proven to help reduce stress and the cat will enjoy it too.