Not only do happy people endure pain better and take more health and safety precautions when threatened, but positive emotions undo negative emotions. (Martin Seligman)

Not only do happy people endure pain better and take more health and safety precautions when threatened, but positive emotions undo negative emotions.

Martin Seligman

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