A sunny outlook on life could actually be good for your health, according to a study published in Psychological Sicience. When fist-year law students were asked how they felt about their futures, researchers found that the studens who were optimistic showed stronger immune system responses. On the flip side, immunity tests elicited more sluggish responses when those same students were feeling pressimistic.
To boost your immune system, consciously stay positive about a specific part of your life without making your expectations unrealistic, which can cause stress, says study author Suzanne Seger-strom, Ph.D, professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky. " Figure out whether you're more focused on the negative or positive feedback that you get, " says Segerstrom. " We often dont't take our positive feedback seriously enough. "
