We at The Optimist are strong advocates of a positive outlook on life, but it’s important to recognize the benefits that negative feelings have on ourselves as well. Our so-called negative emotions encourage slower, more systematic cognitive processing. It allows us to rely less on quick conclusions and pay more attention to subtle details that matter. Here are the other ways that gloomy emotions can actually benefit your mental health.
Let your gloomy emotions be beneficial for you
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