Saturday, December 31, 2011

Hope makes the placebo work

Hope is a emotion where the mind travels into the future in time and creates joy in the present moment in anticipation of that future. It not just creates a positive mood, it also influences our action in the present. It can create motivation to pursue the goals.
Tal Ben Shahar says in his book Happier, “Our focus is not so much on attaining goals as in having them.” The purpose of having a future goal, the attainment of which is meaningful to us, enhances our happiness in the present and increases our level of well-being every step of the way.
Having hope is to imagine a positive outcome. Most of the things we do are unconsciously processed. Thus if we visualise the positive outcome and believe it will happen, we can putting into place
We need hope to bounce back after disappointment. Even if the present is unpleasant, the thought of a positive future can be stress-buffering and can reduce the impact of negative events or disappointment. Hope allows you to tap into your adaptability and resourcefulness and reassures you that you will get through the tough time.

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