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

As we work to grow our positivity, we naturally take a look at those around us to see how our mindset and behavior is influencing others. Are we a positive influence? Negative? Or somewhere in between? This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore how mindset and behaviors affect others and discuss how working toward a more positive mindset affects our lives and the lives of those around us. If y...

Once we start on a positivity journey, will all of our fears disappear? Uh… nope. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G explore how positivity can help identify our fears and work through them and help us move toward the things we want in life. If you’ve wondered how you can still be afraid despite working toward a more positive view - Welcome! This episode of The Positive View Podcast is for you.

Have you ever hesitated to ask for what you want out of fear of rejection or imposition? If you're taking the positive view on life, learning this valuable skill can help you level up on your positivity in word and deed. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss what holds us back from asking for what we want and how to overcome that fear. Whether it's personal relationships, at work, or life...

What comes first - a positive mindset or a spiritual practice? Do they develop simultaneously? Can you have one without the other? This week Christy Murphy and Briana G take a big swing and discuss faith, spirituality, and positivity. Spoiler alert: they aren’t sure how it will land but are happy they tried. Whether you have found faith outside of religion, have a traditional religious practice, f...

Realizing we would like to change aspects of our life can be exciting and overwhelming. We may question: what do I change, where do I start, am I strong enough for this, or why do I want to change? This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how increased self-awareness and getting clear on why you want a particular change can be the help us to see the steps to take to change our lives. Whether...

Change and going for the things we really want can be uncomfortable. If we go for it, it could mean we don’t get what we want and the thought of working through that discomfort can keep us from living a life of purpose and fulfillment. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how getting comfortable being uncomfortable during times of change and building resilience to weather any outcome can...

Does pessimism get in the way of your feeling positive about your life, your dreams, or even everyday tasks? This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how to work through the negativity pessimism can sometimes bring and how to employ defensive pessimism. If you are looking for a way to get your pessimistic thoughts to support your positivity - Welcome! This episode of the Positive View Podcas...

Cautious optimism means being hopeful while seeing potential challenges to your path. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how cautious optimism is more than hedging your bets and is a sign we’re on the right track to a positive mindset. If you are looking for more opportunities to support your positivity journey - Welcome! This episode of the Positive View Podcast is for you.

Cultivating a positive mindset does not mean we will be positive every moment of every day. There will be days we are just not feeling it. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. explore different factors that affect our perspective and mindset and share insight into the skills and techniques that can help us weather those days when positivity feels like it is in short supply. If you have found you...

Communication has a significant effect on our attitude and our ability to connect with others. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss the value of effective communication on our relationships, our attitudes and our life experience including both verbal and nonverbal communication and active listening. If you feel you want to learn how cultivating effective communication skills can have a p...

Opening up to possibility, setting our sights on something and taking steps to get is exciting, yet even for those things we want badly, we may be reluctant to go for it. Held back by the uncertainty of the outcome, knowing where to start or whether we’re doing the right thing can hold us back from going for what we want. This week, Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how changing our mindset to...

The decision to begin developing a positive mindset is an exciting one. So you’ve decided I want to be more positive… uh - now what? What are positive thoughts? Where do they come from? What do I do with them, and what can they do for me? This week, Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss taking an intentional approach to developing positive thoughts and share how to incorporate them into our daily e...

Do you ever wonder - why am I so angry? Yeah - we do too. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. ask the question, explore the factors that contribute to our anger and discuss why we may ignore and avoid getting angry and how to work through all of it. If you’re asking yourself, why am I so angry? Welcome! This episode of The Positive View Podcast is for you.

Do you ever wonder - why am I so negative? Yeah - we do too. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. ask the question, explore factors that contribute to a negative mindset and share tools to help cultivate a positive view. If you are asking yourself, why am I so negative? Welcome! The Positive View Podcast is for you!

For a long time, health and wellness primarily referred to physical fitness. Over time, thankfully, our understanding and definitions have broadened to encompass the whole person over the spectrum of one’s life. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss taking a positive view of health and wellness to include all aspects of ourselves to bring us closer to living authentically. Wherever you ar...

You’ve decided to be more positive. Yay… now what? This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. explain how engaging in positivity strength training, patience and the occasional dip into sarcasm helps us cultivate and sustain a positive mindset. Whether you’re starting out or are proficient at positivity - Welcome! This episode of The Positive View Podcast is for you!

When we feel adrift or uncertain leaning into our personal values can give us a place to anchor ourselves to live from a place of confidence, clarity and resilience. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how they came to see the importance of identifying their personal values to dig deeper and see there’s more to this than just thinking of oneself as a good person. If you’d like to know h...

If there are so many benefits to cultivating a positive perspective and mindset, why is it so hard to stay positive? This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. acknowledge - yes, it is hard to stay positive and discuss the challenge they have encountered and things they do to stay on track despite the many potholes that can line the positivity path. If you’re well into your positivity walk or just sto...

For those of us working to cultivate a positive mindset, when we begin to experience positive change in our lives, we begin to notice people around us who could benefit from a shot (or several) of positivity. The question becomes - how do we support positivity in other? This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss empathy and how being empathetic can help us become better listeners, more effecti...

There is an uplifting energetic quality to positive thinking and viewing the world through a lens of positivity. With positivity comes optimism, resilience and empowerment. Positivity will not eliminate our challenges, but it can help us weather them and come out stronger. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how the power of a positive mindset has sustained and motivated them through th...

Even if positivity does not come naturally, working to cultivate a positive perspective has an effect on how we experience things like work, less than positive people, and even the news. Yet with all that positive goodness, the best bit is cultivating a positive view on ourselves. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how working to cultivate a positive outlook improves self image and the...

At times, it can be easy to get lulled into a negative mindset and see habits as patterns and actions we need to break. And yet! Habits can bring new opportunities for growth and development. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss taking a more positive view of habits and actively working on identifying and developing effective habits. If you’re looking to develop new habits or identify ho...

Life is filled with decisions. Every choice brings about change and sometimes stress or unhappiness. Paying attention to your decision-making process and honing your decision-making skills, can play an important role in maintaining a positive life. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. share with you tips and tricks about how to make choices in life. If you want to make better decisions and avoid...

Patience is a virtue - or so we hear. But it can feel very far off when we need it most. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss what may contribute to losing patience and how to find it again. You'll get helpful lessons and tips on being more patient at work, in traffic, in lines, and in your relationships. If you need to be more patient with yourself or want to learn how to have patience...

Asking for help can be challenging--leaving us to feel vulnerable and open to having our needs go unmet. For some, self-reliance can be taken to the extreme when we avoid that vulnerability and attempt to go it alone. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss the stories and ideas we create that get in the way of our asking for help, seeing where we need help or accepting help when offered an...