Changing lifestyles Maggie, age 35 “I got skin cancer last year. It was very frightening. I’m better now, but I realized I needed to change my lifestyle. Every vacation I used to go to the beach and spend a long time in the sun because I love the feeling of the sun on my body. The problem is that I didn’t wear any sunscreen at all. I never visited the sights like the other tourists because I wasn’t interested. All I used to do was spend my time at the beach. Things are different now, when I go on vacation I spend more time at museums and art galleries. It’s safer and more interesting.” Vincent, age 31 “I was a doctor and I loved my job, but I worked too much and that’s unhealthy. I had no time for my family or friends. I wasn’t getting enough sleep, or doing enough exercise. I felt irritable and stressed, so I realized I needed to slow down and change my lifestyle. This is why I decided to work four days a week instead of seven! Now I spend much more time with my children, I sleep better and I play more sports. I have slowed down and I feel happier.” Clare, age 24 “I work in a department store in the capital city. This place has the best restaurants, the best dressed people, and the most expensive stores I´ve ever seen, and even though I like my job I don’t have enough money to live here! I used to spend too much money on things I didn’t really need, so I’ve changed my habits. Now, I try to eat at home, not in restaurants. Also, I don’t try to look like the people who come into the department stores, and I don’t go into the expensive stores anymore. I’m much less frustrated now!” 1. On vacation, Maggie didn’t put on...

Changing lifestyles Maggie, age 35 “I got skin cancer last year. It was very frightening. I’m better now, but I realized I needed to change my lifestyle. Every vacation I used to go to the beach and spend a long time in the sun because I love the feeling of the sun on my body. The problem is that I didn’t wear any sunscreen at all. I never visited the sights like the other tourists because I wasn’t interested. All I used to do was spend my time at the beach. Things are different now, when I go on vacation I spend more time at museums and art galleries. It’s safer and more interesting.” Vincent, age 31 “I was a doctor and I loved my job, but I worked too much and that’s unhealthy. I had no time for my family or friends. I wasn’t getting enough sleep, or doing enough exercise. I felt irritable and stressed, so I realized I needed to slow down and change my lifestyle. This is why I decided to work four days a week instead of seven! Now I spend much more time with my children, I sleep better and I play more sports. I have slowed down and I feel happier.” Clare, age 24 “I work in a department store in the capital city. This place has the best restaurants, the best dressed people, and the most expensive stores I´ve ever seen, and even though I like my job I don’t have enough money to live here! I used to spend too much money on things I didn’t really need, so I’ve changed my habits. Now, I try to eat at home, not in restaurants. Also, I don’t try to look like the people who come into the department stores, and I don’t go into the expensive stores anymore. I’m much less frustrated now!” 2. She wasn't interested in...

Changing lifestyles Maggie, age 35 “I got skin cancer last year. It was very frightening. I’m better now, but I realized I needed to change my lifestyle. Every vacation I used to go to the beach and spend a long time in the sun because I love the feeling of the sun on my body. The problem is that I didn’t wear any sunscreen at all. I never visited the sights like the other tourists because I wasn’t interested. All I used to do was spend my time at the beach. Things are different now, when I go on vacation I spend more time at museums and art galleries. It’s safer and more interesting.” Vincent, age 31 “I was a doctor and I loved my job, but I worked too much and that’s unhealthy. I had no time for my family or friends. I wasn’t getting enough sleep, or doing enough exercise. I felt irritable and stressed, so I realized I needed to slow down and change my lifestyle. This is why I decided to work four days a week instead of seven! Now I spend much more time with my children, I sleep better and I play more sports. I have slowed down and I feel happier.” Clare, age 24 “I work in a department store in the capital city. This place has the best restaurants, the best dressed people, and the most expensive stores I´ve ever seen, and even though I like my job I don’t have enough money to live here! I used to spend too much money on things I didn’t really need, so I’ve changed my habits. Now, I try to eat at home, not in restaurants. Also, I don’t try to look like the people who come into the department stores, and I don’t go into the expensive stores anymore. I’m much less frustrated now!” 3. Vincent worked too much and didn't have enough time...

Changing lifestyles Maggie, age 35 “I got skin cancer last year. It was very frightening. I’m better now, but I realized I needed to change my lifestyle. Every vacation I used to go to the beach and spend a long time in the sun because I love the feeling of the sun on my body. The problem is that I didn’t wear any sunscreen at all. I never visited the sights like the other tourists because I wasn’t interested. All I used to do was spend my time at the beach. Things are different now, when I go on vacation I spend more time at museums and art galleries. It’s safer and more interesting.” Vincent, age 31 “I was a doctor and I loved my job, but I worked too much and that’s unhealthy. I had no time for my family or friends. I wasn’t getting enough sleep, or doing enough exercise. I felt irritable and stressed, so I realized I needed to slow down and change my lifestyle. This is why I decided to work four days a week instead of seven! Now I spend much more time with my children, I sleep better and I play more sports. I have slowed down and I feel happier.” Clare, age 24 “I work in a department store in the capital city. This place has the best restaurants, the best dressed people, and the most expensive stores I´ve ever seen, and even though I like my job I don’t have enough money to live here! I used to spend too much money on things I didn’t really need, so I’ve changed my habits. Now, I try to eat at home, not in restaurants. Also, I don’t try to look like the people who come into the department stores, and I don’t go into the expensive stores anymore. I’m much less frustrated now!” 4. He felt _________________ and not relaxed at all.

Changing lifestyles Maggie, age 35 “I got skin cancer last year. It was very frightening. I’m better now, but I realized I needed to change my lifestyle. Every vacation I used to go to the beach and spend a long time in the sun because I love the feeling of the sun on my body. The problem is that I didn’t wear any sunscreen at all. I never visited the sights like the other tourists because I wasn’t interested. All I used to do was spend my time at the beach. Things are different now, when I go on vacation I spend more time at museums and art galleries. It’s safer and more interesting.” Vincent, age 31 “I was a doctor and I loved my job, but I worked too much and that’s unhealthy. I had no time for my family or friends. I wasn’t getting enough sleep, or doing enough exercise. I felt irritable and stressed, so I realized I needed to slow down and change my lifestyle. This is why I decided to work four days a week instead of seven! Now I spend much more time with my children, I sleep better and I play more sports. I have slowed down and I feel happier.” Clare, age 24 “I work in a department store in the capital city. This place has the best restaurants, the best dressed people, and the most expensive stores I´ve ever seen, and even though I like my job I don’t have enough money to live here! I used to spend too much money on things I didn’t really need, so I’ve changed my habits. Now, I try to eat at home, not in restaurants. Also, I don’t try to look like the people who come into the department stores, and I don’t go into the expensive stores anymore. I’m much less frustrated now!” 5. Claire is happier with her life because she ...

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 1. If you do something positive, you’ll feel better.

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 2. If you have negative thoughts, it's better not to talk to anyone.

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 3. If you have a big house and a good job, this means you'll always be happy.

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 4. If you write down your negative thoughts, it will clear your head.

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 5. Using positive language doesn't make any difference on how you feel.

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 6. What kind of positive things could you do if you are thnking negatively?

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 7. How will you feel if you compare your life with other people?

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 8. What should you read if you are feeling depressed?

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 9. How should people act to be considered positive thinkers?

Are you a positive thinker? On our website this week, Dr. Charles offers some tips on positive thinking. Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. On the contrary, if you are a pessimist you'll face several problems. Why is this? Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much when you are a pessimist. Also, you’ll take longer to get better when you’re sick. So the question is: how can you become an optimist? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker. Stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I’ll never find a partner” or “I’ll never pass my driving test.” Find something positive to do. Call your best friend to talk. Go out and get some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you from thinking negative thoughts and will cheer you up. Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like “She has a better job” or “He has a bigger house” make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to “I have a good job and I like my work” and “I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me.” Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy. Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive. Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say “Our vacation was a disaster.” Say “Next vacation, we’re going to do things differently.” Don’t say “Famous? It’ll never happen.” Say “Famous? I’ll try my best.” Try it – you won't believe the results! According to Dr. Charles … 10. What may happen to people when they are optimistic?