Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life
Nir Eyal, author of 'Beyond Belief', shares how changing one's beliefs can impact behavior and potentially add years to life, citing a Yale University study that found people with positive views on aging live 7.5 years longer on average. Eyal explains that beliefs influence biology through behavior, such as exercising more when believing in growth at any age.
Nir Eyal, a best-selling author, used to experience anxiety before speaking engagements, but changed his narrative to view anxiety as a positive force that improved his performance. Eyal's new book, 'Beyond Belief', explores how assumptions about oneself and others shape actions. According to Eyal, revising limiting beliefs can help achieve goals and potentially lead to a longer life. A Yale University researcher found that people with positive views on aging live 7.5 years longer on average than those with negative views. This is because positive beliefs influence behavior, such as exercising more, which in turn affects biology. People who believe in growth at any age tend to show better memory performance and slower cognitive decline.
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