Qualities of joyful people
Into every life a little rain must fall. Does your rain come from a stray cloud on an otherwise sunny day, or is it from a gray, overcast sky that never goes away? Personal forecasts of sunny days and sunny moods contribute positively to a person’s health.
It is no surprise that a contented mind and cheerful spirit improve physiological functioning. We know the opposites — stress,
depression and
anxiety — can cause physical illnesses. Stress and depression both can lead to heart disease and heart attacks. People with heavy
job stress have 50 percent higher health care costs.
It is a common misperception that life will always be better in the future: when we have a larger home, a nicer car, a corner office; when we are married, have children, or get divorced; once we finish a difficult task at work, or change jobs altogether.
The Pursuit of Happiness: Characteristics of Happy People
Cheers!