Learn to Find Joy and Have Better Health
Finding JoyDid You Know JOY is Learned??I did not.There are 8 things you can do to learn JOY according to an article in Health Psychology. Thing is, I couldn't find the article online! BUT NPR published this: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/05/719780061/from-gloom-to-gratitude-8-skills-to-cultivate-joy?inf_contact_key=72da5ca5df017f1b55696aac5dd5ad93f651f238aa2edbb9c8b7cff03e0b16a0 Here's a quick summary of the eight techniques used in Moskowitz' study:
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Want Another Reason to Learn JOY?
It seems Dr. Moskowitz did another study with others
Check this out if you need some heavy reading -
Here is what I got from the article:
Distress causes problems and impacts behavior and outcome.
BUT
Optimism, positive affect, self-efficacy, and gratitude,
all considered well-being constructs,
are associated with superior health outcomes
INCLUDING
better glucose control, motivation for self-care, and lower mortality.
PLUS LESS
stress, anxiety and depression.
I say WIN WIN!
We know diabetes changes our lives.
Diabetes invades our thoughts, constantly.
Diet, exercise, medications, monitoring glucose.
All requiring constant attention.
While we have to think about these things
try to think about what is good in your life.
Focus on right now.
Focus on the good.
Try the 8 steps listed about and let me know if see or feel a difference.
Today I am grateful for the chance to write this blog.
Today I am grateful for the 10 minutes of lifting weights.
Today I am grateful for the fact my grandson is now (mostly) potty-trained.
And
Right now, I am grateful for yummy avocado toast because I am hungry.
Right now, I am grateful for yummy avocado toast because I am hungry.
Have a great numbers days!
Jay