Gratitude, Optimism, Hope and Health:An Observation

The growth of positive psychology as an increasingly influential force in theory and research reflects increased scientific interest in the relation to positive health states and corresponding potential as intervention for promoting positive emotions, thoughts, and understandings to improve health and well-being. It motivates individual to live a high-quality life. Such life comes from the assumption that holds the greatest value in life. It deals with the factors that contribute the most to a well-lived and fulfilling life. Such a life leads to health and wellbeing of all the aspects of life. Positive forces play a major role in life. Research supports that positive states (Gratitude, Optimism and hope) serve a buffering function against the problems, stressors, and disorders of life. The present study sought to present an review based observation of the relationship of positive health states like Gratitude, Hope, Optimism with health.