Optimistic People Live Longer Than Pessimistic People

Chances are that 2009 was not a very good business year for you. Likely you were amongst the thousands of companies that folded, or the millions that downsized to cut expenses.

Despite this, you have every reason to be optimistic about 2010. Why? Because life is full of peaks and valleys. When you're in a valley, there's a peak just ahead.

If you believe that things will improve, they will - as long as you continue to work hard to make it happen.

The reason why optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people is because optimistic people keep themselves alive. When faced with challenges, they not only think positive - but they act in harmony with it. Instead of giving up, they keep at it - and eventually they begin to see progress which motivates them to press on.

Pessimistic people, on the contrary, worry themselves into the grave. Their negative energy and lack of hope buries them fast. They develop health problems, low self-esteem, and before you know it - they've lost all their motivation. Recovery never happens because there is no environment for it.

No matter what happened this year, next year is a fresh start. 2009 was the year of the swine, but 2010 is the year of the grin.

So pick up your swagger, and make it happen.