The Positive View Podcast - Discovering the Power of Positivity in Life

This episode is a re-release of a previous episode. Christy and Briana G. will be back soon. How empowered am I? Do I feel like I have control or influence over my life? What about practicing positivity and having a positive mindset - will that help? The hope is that we feel empowered to make choices and take action to create a life of meaning and purpose. Yet - life is messy, and it can sometimes...

It is not uncommon to come upon limitations, constraints, or challenges in life and feel we have little to no way to get around them. Likely we have more influence than we think to transform these limitations into something positive.  In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss the positive limitations - taking the challenges and constraints we encounter and using strategies to bring foc...

The world generally looks and feels great when you feel good about yourself. What about when you don’t? In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore feeling good about yourself, what to do when we don’t, what challenges or circumstances contribute to how we feel about ourselves, and how to cultivate a positive view of ourselves. If you are interested in exploring how to feel good about yo...

Whether we feel in a rut, overwhelmed, or just open to a fresh start, we can take steps toward a new beginning.  In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore new beginnings and what pushes us to make a fresh start, how to plan for that new beginning, and how positivity can be used to support our efforts.  If you are feeling like it may be time for a new beginning - welcome. This episode o...

How many times have you thought to yourself, “I need a break?” In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G, talk about the moments when we all need a break, and why resting and taking that break is a positive action. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and want strategies for giving yourself a break - welcome. This episode of The Positive View Podcast is for you.

At times, it feels like negativity is coming at us fast and furiously from all sides. It can be overwhelming and challenging to figure-out what to do just to keep our heads above water. In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore the sources of negativity we may encounter and different ways for dealing with that negativity.  If you need ideas for dealing with negativity - welcome. This e...

In our fast-paced, distracted and screen-filled world, connecting with people - even our family and friends - in a meaningful way can be challenging.  In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore the benefits of developing positive connections, the challenges we experience trying to make those connections, and ways to overcome some of those challenges.  If you are open to making positive...

While in the midst of big changes, we've decided to re-release this episode on coping with change from January 2023... Change is inevitable. The ways we choose to view and prepare for different events in our lives can help us develop skills to cope with change, whether we see it coming or not. This week, Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss the various ways change and transition manifest in ou...

For some of us, self-worth can be a tricky business. What even is self-worth, and how do we get positive about it?   In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore positive self-worth - what it is and is not, things we can do to help develop positive self-worth and things to do to help sustain it.  If you’re looking to learn a little about developing and maintaining a positive self-worth -...

It’s often easy to see and take in the negative things around us, which can significantly affect our efforts to develop a positive mindset. To workaround that negativity, it can be helpful to explore and identify the things and people that are a positive influence on us.  In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore positive influences - sharing examples, discussing how to find them and h...

When we’re working on developing a positive mindset, it’s natural and important to start with self-awareness - to understand how we experience the world and why we do what we do. As we gain more understanding, we see that focus shift to developing social awareness to understand how we affect those around us.  In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore social awareness as an element of e...

Whether we’re aware of it or now, we’ve likely hear some form of toxic positivity - and likely when we are least able to deal with it. How about these nuggets… “everything happens for a reason” or “look on the bright side.” In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore and share ideas on - what is toxic positivity and how to deal with it.  If you encounter positivity that doesn’t feel all...

Are you trying to figure out how to make positive changes in your life? In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss what it takes to make positive life changes and what might be holding you back. If you’re looking for opportunities and strategies to help you navigate making changes in a positive way - welcome. This episode of The Positive View Podcast is for you. 

We're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes--Positive Self Talk. As we work on developing our positivity, one of the most important skills on the journey is thinking and talking positively to ourselves.  This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss positive self-talk and the benefits of developing this vital skill.  If you are interested in learning about positive self-talk and gaining u...

When it comes to cultivating a positive mindset, we can hit a barrier when we get stuck ruminating or fall into a downward spiral of unhelpful or negative thoughts.  In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore how taking a moment to catch the unhelpful or negative thought and alter it - even just a bit to engage in positive reframing, can help us cultivate a new way of seeing and engagin...

Welcome to The Positive View Podcast. We are celebrating our 5th year of exploring and sharing experiences, insights, and tools related to developing a positive attitude and outlook. We are so glad you’ve chosen to join us! Thank you to everyone who has stopped in to listen and spend some time with us.  This is the episode with all the tools! Hosts Christy Murphy and Briana G. give a list of the t...

It’s no surprise that positivity work feels like it comes easy and can even be fun when things are going well and the horizon looks challenge-free. Unfortunately, in life challenges are going to come up, and it can be hard to stay positive This episode Christy Murphy and Briana G explore ways to stay positive during difficult times.  Wherever you are new to taking steps to develop a positive attit...

Sometimes when we move toward solutions, we can put our attention on avoiding a negative rather than considering a positive outcome that can push us toward something we want rather than simply avoiding something we don’t.  This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how pulling a little positivity into problem-solving can help change the trajectory of our goals and strategies to a more positive...

When we work toward our goals and self-improvement, we sometimes find we consistently get to a certain point and things start to stall or just fall apart. This is a good time to look at our habits and what we do that helps or hinders our progress.  This episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss positive habits and how making even slight adjustments to the things we do can have a big impact on...

Some even when things are going well, we can get a little overwhelmed or feel like we are doing all the things, but don’t seem to be getting anywhere. It’s times like these it can be helpful to take a pause, take a breath, and take some time to reflect to see the truth of where we are and where we want to go.    In this episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how taking time for self-reflect...

After 150 episodes, it's fun to reflect on how this podcast began. Here is a re-release of the very first episode of The Positive View, which remains one of our most popular episodes. Taking steps to start a project, change a habit, or just get up each day and move through life can be challenging – especially if you need it all to be perfect. This week, Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their e...

Wherever we are on our path to personal growth, celebrating victories can be a vital positive influence giving us the encouragement needed to keep exploring, learning, and moving forward on the journey.   In their 150th episode (celebrate!) Christy Murphy and Briana G explore the positive effect celebrating victories can have on our attitude, motivation, confidence, and how we experience life. Whe...

Sometimes getting started - even on something we want to do - can be a struggle. When we need to get moving, it’s helpful to know the type of motivator we typically reach for. Reaching for a positive motivator can be an intentional choice to go after what we want rather than simply avoiding something we don’t.  This episode, Christy Murphy and Briana G explore motivations, talk a bit about the dif...

What do we do when we feel like our positive attitude is taking a dive? What can we do when our outlook seems clouded, and the skills we spent so much time cultivating to grow our positive attitude just don’t seem to be working? It may be time for a positive attitude reset.  This episode Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how the situations and experiences that cause our behavior and attitude to...

When we are working to cultivate a positive mindset and become a positive thinker, taking time to reflect and develop self-awareness is vital.  This episode Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore self-awareness and positivity, the relationship between them, and the benefits we gain from developing both. If you are hoping to learn more about self-awareness and positivity - Welcome. This episode of Th...