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A number of studies point out that
negativity may lead to poor health. In
one study of nuns over their lifespan,
novices were evaluated regarding how
they saw the glass half full or empty.
The result was that the ‘half empty
individuals’ lived ten years shorter
than their counterparts. There are
many ways to be more positive in your
life, even when you’re experiencing
sadness, anger, or challenges. In his
book, Born to be Good, Dacher Keltner
writes: ‘Positive thoughts are a
biological mandate for health.’
Book: Born to Be Good: The Science
of a Meaningful Life by Dacher Keltner
POSTURE
Good posture keeps bones and joints
in the correct alignment so that
muscles are being used properly. It
also helps decrease the abnormal
wearing of joint surfaces, decreases the
stress on the ligaments holding the
joints of the spine together and
prevents the spine from becoming
fixed in abnormal positions. Because
muscles are being used properly, less
energy is used so there is less fatigue.
Good posture also prevents backache
and muscular pain and contributes to a
good appearance which is also good for
confidence and self esteem.
POSITIVITY
“Watch your thoughts; they become
words. Watch your words; they
become actions. Watch your actions;
they become habit. Watch your habits;
they become character. Watch your
character; it becomes your destiny.” ―
Lao Tzu
PILATES
The Pilates Method was created by the
late Joseph Pilates whilst interned
during WW1 because of his German
nationality. He developed a fitness
regime for his fellow internees, in
order to maintain their health and
fitness levels whilst being held in
confinement. Pilates later set up his
first fitness studio in New York, at an
address he shared with the New York
City Ballet and he soon began to
attract leading ballet dancers because
his exercises perfected and
complemented their traditional
exercise programme. Actors and
actresses, and sportspersons were all
attracted to a workout that built
strength without adding bulk,
balancing that strength with flexibility,
and achieving the perfect harmony
between mind and muscle.
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