RealPositiveGirl - Weekly Encouragement & Mental Health

We can choose when we want to be happy. We don't have to leave it up to someone else to decide. We are the only ones in charge of making this decision. But if you are having trouble making that decision, I have some ideas for you on how to get happy really quickly! Show Notes: Life can be really hard, right? It can be tough, but despite what you’re going through, it’s important to recognize t...

We spend so much time obsessing over the negative experiences in our lives, which leads us to forget to celebrate our wins & how well we are growing & learning to become our best selves. Let's chat about some things in our lives that mean we are growing & becoming even more awesome! Show Notes: We go through so many things in life & tend to focus really hard on the negative th...

I have 4 helpful tips to improve the relationships in your life.  And this is for romantic ones, friendships, family, work people, all the different relationships.  These tips will help minimize confusion & improve communication! Show Notes: I thought it would be fun to throw in some relationship advice because I love talking about relationships. Relationships are such a good thing to talk abo...

It can be so easy to take on more responsibilities than you should because you lack boundaries to say 'no' or you want to be seen as that person that can do it all. But that's the mindset that will hurt you in the long run & cause burnout & resentment. Show Notes: I used to be that person that would stay busy on purpose because I needed the distraction in my life. I needed t...

I have been full of stress lately, dealing with work & a ton of other life things. But I decided I wanted to hear from YOU all online on what you think would be best for handling stress. Let's talk about YOUR suggestions! Show Notes: I have been super duper stressed lately with my day job. If you didn’t know, I work at our family business, an ecommerce agency. And I specifically manage ad...

Communicating assertively, rather than being aggressive & not taking other's opinions & needs into consideration, is the best way to honor your needs, be respectful of others & have good experiences communicating with others without being selfish. Show Notes: I recently had a discussion with my therapist about how my view of aggressive communication isn’t as aggressive as I though...

Not all mental abuse is just yelling & name-calling. It can be much more manipulative than that to obtain the control the abuser needs to meet their needs & desires. Let's chat about some examples of mental abuse, in case you or someone you know is going through this without even realizing it. Show Notes: Mental & emotional abuse is the one of the easiest ways for someone to abuse...

When we start to put ourselves first, we need to also do that with our mental health. We need to take the time to be honest & vulnerable with ourselves, by being truthful with how we are doing & what we need to change to become our best selves. Show Notes: You need to put yourself first & take care of yourself, which includes being on top of your mental health. But I think a lot of the...

Body positivity was never a platform I stood very firm on, but it's something I have decided to adopt this year because I want to grow my self-esteem & be a good role model for my kiddo. Show Notes: I’ve never been that person that was all about body positivity. I have never been that person to flaunt what I got & be proud of what I look like, especially when I had gained weight or wh...

Being defensive is something I know we have all experienced, but some of us struggle with it more than we realize. Defensiveness will cause issues in relationships & stunt your personal growth, so we should do our best to overcome. Let's chat about it today! Show Notes: We all have had those moments where we are real defensive & want to push back on what someone is trying to project o...

Were you told that crying & being vulnerable was inappropriate & makes you look weak? Whoever told you that was wrong & doesn't know what they are talking about. Crying is actually a sign of strength & acceptance of ourselves. Let's talk about why! Show Notes: Sometimes you just can’t help it. Sometimes you are just overwhelmed with emotions & feel like the best relea...

We have all had an adult temper tantrum. We have all had a reaction that was a little bigger than the situation called for.  And we have all been really upset & decided to say something we may have regretted. This is why I think it would be helpful to talk about how to identify these behaviors & overcome these types of reactions. Show Notes: Even if you’re not a parent, you still know what...

Sometimes we take friendships for granted, but this is when trouble seeps in & we can let miscommunication, frustration & pain overtake the whole thing & possibly ruin the relationship.  Show Notes: I tell a lot of my friends that I’m not a great friend. I am not very good at keeping in touch or coming up with ideas on what to do together. I also have an issue with how much to trust my...

It can be so easy to substitute true happiness with a new purchase. Spending money on material things is the easier path to go with making yourself happy, rather than actually dealing with the problem or issue.  But it's never long-lasting. Show Notes:  It’s not a great habit. It’s actually a really bad habit because if you over do it, you might run out of money to pay your actual bills &...

Friendships & close relationships are cherished things. But sometimes these friendships are not meant to last forever & moving on is the healthiest choice. Today we are identifying outgrowing relationships & what that looks like. Show Notes: There is a particular person in my life that I had a great friendship with for many years, but there did come a time where I was forcing my relati...

Anger is a completely normal & human emotion. But sometimes we let it spin out of control & aren't sure how to reign it in. That's what I want to chat with you about today. Show Notes: Anger is something I have gotten so much better at managing, it shocks me even. But it’s taken a lot of time, work & even self-discipline to buckle down & get it under control. And anger ca...

Handling criticism can be really tough, depending on who is giving it to you & how you decide to receive it, but if you have the right mindset, it can be one of the best opportunities for you to become your best self. Show Notes: Sometimes I feel like the person that came up with constructive criticism did it so they had an excuse to say whatever they wanted without getting in trouble or havin...

Most of the time we feel like we are doing our best in managing our struggles & dealing with what comes at us on a daily basis, but there are times when we are making the situation worse without even knowing it. Sometimes we are making our anxiety worse & don't see the connection on how that is happening.  Show Notes: I would say I have middle-of-the-line anxiety problems. I also expe...

Everyone's definition of success is going to be different, naturally, since we all have varying interests, passions & purposes.  Success is tied to what means the most to you, what you value as important, impactful & what represented a challenge to you that you were able to overcome or a desire achieved. Here are some notes from today's episode: I always had the desire to be some...

Hello Everyone & Welcome to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast! Today on the show I am talking about: How to Stop Being Petty Have you struggled with pettiness & making things bigger than they need to be? Today we are going to go over some examples of being petty & how to stop engaging in this behavior. It's the childish way out of dealing with your insecurities, so we need to overcome...

Hello Everyone & Welcome to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast! Today on the show I am talking about: Are You A Perfectionist? Do you struggle with perfectionism or have someone in your life that may be struggling? Today we are going to go over some origins of perfectionism & a shortlist of signs that you may be struggling with it. This can be helpful when wanting to understand some of your acti...

Hello Everyone & Welcome to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast! Today on the show I am talking about: Toxic Positivity Positivity is something I am such a strong supporter of, but it has occurred to me that sometimes positivity can come off negatively & condecendingly. So today we are going to discuss both sides of positivity & what we can do to not let it have a toxic tone, but to be more c...

Hello Everyone & Welcome to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast! Today on the show I am talking about: These Things Don't Define You It's so easy to hold onto any negative experiences or feelings & believe those things define you because it was so traumatic or life-changing that you believe it's all you are. But those things, like your family or past mistakes, don't define who...

Hello Everyone & Welcome to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast! Today on the show I am talking about: Overcoming Resentment Are you holding onto anger & frustrations like it's your best friend? I also have struggled with resentment, but it is something that can be overcome if you make the decision to do so. Today I am chatting about how to overcome resentment & also avoid getting caught...

Hello Everyone & Welcome to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast! Today on the show I am talking about: What Does Self Love Look Like? How often are you making time for self-love? I'm pretty bad about making time to do it, but I know it's super important to our mental health to put ourselves first & actually take care of ourselves.  Today I am chatting about what self-love looks like, wh...