It’s not a Tiger: Conquering Negativity Bias
Last weekend, while visiting a town a few hours away, I got into a pickle with a parking spot. It was a pretty pesky parking pickle, to be honest with you. And thanks to negativity …
Positive Thinking
A positive mental attitude is one of the most powerful tools a person can have. Optimism and positive thinking can fuel lasting happiness as well as better relationships, and more consistent achievement of personal goals. Check in here for tips and views on the essential practice of positivity.
Recognizing Optimism Bias: Are You an Irrational Optimist?
Would you believe that the average person expects to live a better-than-average life? The math doesn’t add up, but this skewed perception is quite common. This gap between perception and reality is due to a …
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Don’t Have to Make Lemonade
It’s no doubt one of your favorite things to hear after receiving bad news, experiencing an unfortunate event, or simply having a bad day: “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” As far as encouraging …
Toxic Positivity: How Shallow Optimism Can Cause Deep Harm
Positive thinking is one of the most bafflingly powerful forces in the known universe. A healthy mix of empirical evidence and anecdotal experience consistently support the idea that a positive attitude can positively impact everything …
How to Celebrate Life Every Day and Make Each Day Count
Life is brimming with magical holidays, special events, and occasions worth celebrating. But beyond those unique occasions, in the space in between, lies something even more precious: the joy of celebrating life every day. Each …
12 Quotes About Optimism From Around the World
One of the most incredible things about world travel is the ongoing discovery of fresh perspectives, ideas, and worldviews. Immersing yourself in a new culture can introduce you to a great diversity of thought. Yet, …
Realistic Optimism for Skeptics and Grumps
Have you ever called someone out for being a negative Nancy and gotten this gem in reply: “I’m not a pessimist; I’m a realist!” I never liked the suggestion that you can’t think positively and …
The Superpower of Optimism: 8 Amazing Benefits of Positive Thinking
It’s tough to overstate the monumental impact of positive thinking. What many are quick to wave off as simply ‘being cheerful’ is really a daily practice that can have a wildly transformative effect on one’s …
15 Self-Love Affirmations to Remind You Why You’re Awesome
Okay, Friend, I’ll get right to it: I don’t know you. At least not entirely. But that’s okay because I know enough about you to say this: I think you’re awesome and deserve to love …
Overcoming the Scarcity Mindset and Living a Life of Abundance
A few years ago, when I started writing down the ideas that would eventually form this blog, I didn’t really know where I was going with it. I just knew there were ideas I was …