Hey there, Guys and Dolls! I am signed up for alot of positivity/ self-improvement blogs, and many different all around how to "be a Better Me" type newsletters, and I thought it would be helpful and interesting to share some of the articles and info I receive! Each day, I will be adding to this post, I hope you find it interesting, uplifting, & useful, and PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR OWN CONTRIBUTIONS!


LET'S SHARE SOME INSIGHT TO POSITIVITY, PROBLEM/ CONFLICT -SOLVING, BRANDING, MARKETING, OR WHATEVER YOUR LIL HEART DESIRES!

BLISS AND PROSPERITY TO ALL!

XOXO

HERE'S A THOUGHT-PROVOKING ARTICLE I RECEIVED IN MY EMAIL TODAY:


WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE DO YOU HANG AROUND WITH?

The people you spend the most time with can define if you are positive or negative, an action taker or a procrastinator..

Do you associate with any people -- relatives, so-called friends, or workmates -- who are negative, complaining, dependent on a substance for artificial confidence, or directionless in life? If so, their negativity will affect your thinking and possibly negatively influence your life.

These people do not take responsibility for their thoughts or the negative energy they radiate. They are clueless about how life works. Stay clear of such people if you want success, wealth, and abundance.

Or do you associate with people who have a positive attitude?

They know where they are going in life, are kind to others, express gratitude and give thanks for whatever they have, are optimistic regardless of the news headlines, and like themselves. If you spend time with them, their positive outlook will affect your thinking and therefore very positively influence your life.

YOU ONLY HAVE ONE LIFE TO LIVE. WITH WHOM AND WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ASSOCIATE?

Thoughts Make You Wealthy. Wealth and success start with what you choose to think and talk about most of the day.

HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY! XOXO

Great article Alexis!!! I know I have some good people around me that really help me stay positive even when it is hard to be so!!!


Al

Thanks Big AL! Glad it could be helpful

This is a REAL excerpt from a handwritten note, from one friend to another...GREAT ADVICE, SO I JUST HAD TO SHARE...

PRESS PLAY....NOT PAUSE!

"I can't express how much I believe in this! Negativity breeds more negativity. That's why I really only surround myself with people who are positive. It's hard in some situations to be the positive one and we all have a bad day. So vent and move on. Form a plan and take action. Don't squander in self pity and wonder why things aren't working. Press play, not pause. Progress takes motion! Motion is easier without friction!!"


ONWARD & UPWARD, PEOPLE! HAPPY FRIDAY

I love this one Alexis. Great thinking.

Great post, Alexis. Surrounding ourselves with positive people is SO important!

Thanks, Jade---this Press Play..Not Pause...is actually a direct quote from our illustrious cashier... Adrianne! She is SOOOOOO full of positivity, I just had to share it

Yes, it is...We often emulate those we associate with the most, so it is important to choose your friends wisely:)

Thank you for sharing . Great info..

Thanks, Brixxy! Feel free to add your own positivity tip:)

HERE'S A POSITIVITY QUOTE FOR TODAY:

"When you dare to dream, dare to follow that dream; dare to suffer through the pain, sacrifice, self-doubts and friction from the world."
-- Laura Schlessinger, talk-show host

OMG this is a perfect thread for you!!!!!! Now the office is offered through the net. You need an advice collum thread babe

LOL...not hardly, hehehehe...but thanks

your welcome dear!

Stealing this for my book of quotes.

Thanks, Jade---this Press Play..Not Pause...is actually a direct quote from our illustrious cashier... Adrianne! She is SOOOOOO full of positivity, I just had to share it
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I can see that. She is awesome. Every girl should listen to her. She is funny, she cheer you up, I always look forward for her to come to work.

I can see that. She is awesome. Every girl should listen to her. She is funny, she cheer you up, I always look forward for her to come to work. [/quote]
Not many would disagree with you!

This is TRULY FANTASTIC, ME HOLLYWOOD! THANKS SO MUCH FOR ADDING IT ! MUAH

When is the next chapter to this thread!

10 Steps to Positive Thinking
Your outlook on life helps to reduce your stress levels, boosts your self-esteem and even improves your health, according to the Mayo Clinic. Additional health benefits include lesser rates of depression, improved resistance to the common cold and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Positive thinking helps a person to enjoy life by having a healthy outlook and attitude when life's adversities come your way.



IDENTIFY NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

Negative thoughts prevent you from looking on the positive side of life, according to the Mayo Clinic. Four types of negative thoughts exist. Filtering, where you focus only on the negative; personalizing, where you blame yourself for accidents that occur; creating catastrophes, where you make an event out to be worse than it is; or polarizing, where events are only negative or positive. By identifying negative thoughts, you can then discard them.


START YOUR DAY POSITIVELY

Negative thinkers tend to begin a day thinking something will go wrong. Instead, focus on the aspects of your day that could go right and what you are looking forward to about your day.

LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A lifestyle that emphasizes healthy eating and stress relief helps you to help your mood positively. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercising three times a week equals a more positive mood.

SAY A DAILY AFFIRMATION

Affirmations are positive thoughts you say aloud to encourage yourself. Your affirmation can be anything from "I will have a good day today" to a favorite quote. You also may choose to think a positive thought about yourself and repeat it when negative thoughts enter your head.

ASSESS WHAT COULD BE DIFFERENT

Sometimes, issues within your own life can cause you to think negatively. Identify what areas of your life you would like to change, such as an ill-fitting job, says Russell Bishop, a California-based educational psychologist, in an article he wrote for the Huffington Post website.

FIND POSITIVE FRIENDS

Surrounding yourself with positive people can help you find the support and encouragement you need to live a positive life.

SEEK HUMOR

Whether watching a funny movie, reading a book of jokes or seeing a stand-up comedian, laughing and being open to humor can help you feel more positive, according to the Mayo Clinic.

DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE

When you find something that makes you happy and continue to practice what you love, you feel uplifted. Whether pursuing a new hobby or creative outlet, try something you have always wanted to do and allow yourself to succeed. Do not think about the negatives or how you could fail.

SEE A SITUATION IN A DIFFERENT WAY

When it comes to positive thinking, outlook matters. By assessing a situation you had previously viewed as a negative and thinking about how you can approach it positively, you can learn to adopt a healthier outlook on life.

PRACTICE

When it comes to positive thinking, practice really does make perfect. The more you reinforce positive thinking, the more likely you are to continue this line of thinking, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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I'M SURE YOU ALL HAVE WONDERFUL INSIGHTS OF YOUR OWN REGARDING BEING MORE POSITIVE***PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR OWN TIPS & IDEAS TO ASSIST IN POSITIVE THINKING:)

Thank you, just want I needed today

Read the 4 Agreements (-:

I like your mood . I wish the bet for you !!

Great thread Alexis! I love this kind of positivity. A great recommendation is the book or audio book "Wishes Fulfilled" by Dr Wayne Dyer. This is the best and most current of his work.

Thanks so much, hun for adding something new to the thread! I've actually never heard of Dr Dyer, but I just pulled up the book on Amazon, I'm excited to get it:)

XOXO

The reviews on that book are outstanding!

hollywood wrote:



Haven't read / listened to that one yet, Holly...I am a big fan of his book (and audio book) "The Power Of Intention."

You might also enjoy "The Vortex" by Esther and Jerry Hicks. They use a "vortex" as a metaphor for us standing at the center, surrounded by everything we want, and how we have to "get in alignment" with those things before we can have them...right mind, right heart, right behavior.

That was beautiful

Very nice... and a person can tell just how positive you are by your bubbly personality and your great out look on life. A hard thing to find in this day and age!

Great information, Cutie Pie Riley! I absolutely LOVE your brain!!!....and Boobies:)

It's the best of all his writings.. Spiritual explosion. I have 'The Power of Intention' too. 'Wishes Fulfilled encompasses it all. 'The I AM Meditations' is a great meditation you'll want to get. The book of I Am is great to live by.

The buddhist way of being happy, being happy with less Im still learning this.