If you’ve been looking for the fountain of youth, look no further. You won’t find it in a chill pill or cosmetic surgery. All you have to do to turn back the clock is one simple thing: Change your outlook. The way in which you think about your lot makes all the difference in your mood and longevity.

Are you a pessimist, living the life of an underdog? Or are you an optimist, living at the top of your game? Winston Churchill said, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” You might think your life sucks even though others think you have a charmed life. Whatever you think about and focus on expands in scope. Lack creates more lack. But when you appreciate what you have instead of wanting more, you cultivate life satisfaction and stress-free living.

Keep reading… excellent food for thought about the power of being optimistic.