Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) June/July 2018 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 30

LIVING a Soul-Hearted LIFE 4 Positive ENERGY-SHIFTING STRATEGIES to Maintain a MINDSET S BY DR. DEBRA REBLE ustaining a positive mindset is key to living a life of well-being, happiness, and joy no matter what’s happening in our lives. Looking on the bright side of life governs how we perceive and respond to life’s challenges. It helps us “go with the flow” and handle any challenging situation with ease and responsiveness. Keeping a positive outlook also encourages compassion, forgiveness, and an acceptance of our own and others’ spiritual paths. The significant long-term benefits of a positive mindset are undeniable. It supports us in living longer and sustaining a healthy immune system which can prevent certain diseases. Over the past decade, research shows that it offers more than temporary relief from anxiety, stress, and depression. Moreover, it brings us into emotional balance so we remain calm in the midst of the storms of life. 30 www.AspireMAG.net | June / July 2018