Are you someone who overthinks everything and rehashes situations and outcomes in their head? I do and for a longtime, I struggled to stop overthinking. Fortunately, I've been successful in controlling it and as it turns out, some form of overthinking is actually okay. … [Read more...]
Hey Pollyanna, I Love Your Rose Colored Glasses!
Are you wearing your rose-colored glasses? I hope so, since they're apparently required for being a positive thinker. Of course, I say this in jest. But, many people really think that positivity equates to being a Pollyanna. … [Read more...]
5 Simple Steps to Being an Optimistic Person
It seems easier to be an ole' curmudgeon than it does being an optimist. There's a good reason for that -- descending into negativity takes little effort, but being an optimist takes a bit of work. Which would you choose? Becoming and remaining an optimist, is easier than you think. … [Read more...]
Uplifting Quotes and Affirmations to Start Your Day
Wake up in a sour mood and it will haunt your entire day. But, if we can manage to wake up in a good mood, or at least actively move our frame of mind to the positive, odds improve dramatically that we'll have a better day. The good news is, its easy to train your mind to do just that. … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Think Positively
Today is a beautiful day! Thinking positively takes work, but over time, it becomes second nature. There are some simple ways that anyone can become a more positive thinker and all it takes, is the commitment to focus on good thoughts. … [Read more...]
Why Positive Affirmations Don’t Always Work
Wouldn't it be nice to be happy? For those who need them most, positive affirmations don't always work. Research shows that the people who feel markedly negative or have perpetual low self-esteem, often can't bring themselves to believe what they're actually saying. … [Read more...]