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Are you a glass is Half Empty or the glass is half full kind of person

A US study found that as those who have a rather negative view on life.

The theory is that optimists can make it easier to control your emotions, which protects them from the negative effects of stress.

researchers in the United States also suggested that pessimists might benefit from it, if you are thinking about a future in which everything turns out to be Good .

We will find out how to stay some of you is positive and what could have tips for pessimists.

'don't linger on negativity'

The expression "the grass is Always Greener on The Other side" do not necessarily ring true for Tania Guarda manner, from Lisbon, Portugal.

"Everyone has problems. I'm trying to enjoy and love My Life for what it is. I really appreciate what I have - Good health, family, a loving partner and a job that I enjoy. "

in order To avoid anxiety, Tania tries to imagine themselves to sort out their problems and focus on how you feel afterwards.

you will also not linger on the negativity of The Other adds: "I have to leave to bring negative personal comments to me. "

'humour'

Vicki Siska, from Colorado, has been through some stressful times, but has managed to remain optimistic.

Vicki 's partner died after 41 years of marriage, but she remains optimistic and happy

"music feeds my soul, a sense of Humor keeps things in perspective, and I have Good friends who love and care for me," She Said .

humour also helped Pippa Kennedy, of Hertfordshire, to stay positive. She watched box sets of the BBC TV series Dad's Army, to help her get through a bad break-up.

"I also think that it helps to be grateful for what you have - and a lot of Chocolate ," she added.

you may also like: "praise yourself,"

Susanna Chapman, of Liverpool, told the BBC tries to praise them for the smallest possible thing.

"I took out the trash, that was so brilliant, so thoughtful of me," says she.

Susanna tries to turn their negative into something positive.

"Rather than thinking, 'oh, no, I stayed up All Night on YouTube', I can think of, 'it's great that I saw the funny videos, laughter is Good for my health". "

'Laugh at your misery,'

"in Dutch we have a saying: "geen groter vermaak dan leedvermaak" in the sense of "no greater joy than malicious joy", Ad de Leuuw, from Breda, the Netherlands says.

Ad de Leuuw deceased father's top tip you can laugh with your own misery "

" But The Most important tip from his father was to learn to laugh at your own misery, the display does and says his life is "one big party".

', Have many Hobbies,'

Sue Oakley Dunn, in kidsgrove, Staffordshire, you will remain positive and healthy, because you can Sing does, "what makes my soul".

Sue says: "If plan A fails, there's always a Plan B ,"

it also sets your positivity down to a lot of Hobbies and Fresh Air .

"He works for me," says Sue , who also avoids "fear-mongering stories about The Sun and alcohol".

'Keep fit and healthy,'

as well as the benefits of friendship and laughter, Robyn Black, who is doing yoga and meditation, recommends fit and healthy.

"be grateful, make lists, and hook things that keep you mentally occupied with things that interest you," she says.

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Source of news: bbc.com