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how do emotions influence us?

Emotions Effect Us Now and Later

Several new studies suggest that emotions are very powerful (but you knew that!).

-The tendency to express positive emotions has been assocaited with fewer psychological and physical difficulties, better relations with others, and overall life satisfaction -- even over a 30 year period!

-The tendency for some people to have a more positive outlook on life and express positive emotions appears to be a long term and stable characteristic.

For more info and other research:

http://www.apa.org/releases/janjpsp.html

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