7 Ways to Enjoy the "Positive Effect"
A positive temperament, the very thing that drives optimism, high energy and creativity , could also lead you to make a risky investment in the stock market or have an affair with your intern.
Advice on Optimism |
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| Exercise will boost your mood. | |
| Manage stress through meditation, prayer or yoga. | |
| Be sociable and be with positive people. | |
| Sometimes you need to see a therapist. | |
But it's still a good thing.
The theory of positive and negative affects (or temperaments) holds that our long list of emotions and attitudes all stem from one of two basic or predominating moods: positive affect and negative affect.
9 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power
Your brain is like a muscle that needs exercise. You can make yourself smarter by increasing neural connections through novelty and stimulation.
1. Read a daily newspaper, literary classics and the Web.
You grow smarter by reflecting on issues, events and people and forming strong opinions.
2. Associate with smart people.
Engaging in conversation with a smart person is like playing tennis with a superior opponent.



