We know: it's hard to stay positive in times like this. It's important to try and remember the ways we can stay positive.⠀ .⠀ "People who were pessimistic had a nearly 20 percent higher risk of dying over a 30-year period than those who were optimistic⠀ People who kept track of their gratitude once a week were more upbeat and had fewer physical complaints than others⠀ People who obsessively repeated negative thoughts and behaviors were able to change their unhealthy patterns—and their brain activity actually changed too."⠀ Source: Mental Health America⠀ .⠀ #resilience101 #mentalhealth #campusmentalhealth #studentmentalhealth #positivity #resilience #resilient