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

In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, it can feel impossible to see the people and things for which to be grateful and have a positive view of our lives and what is happening around us. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss the benefits of practicing gratitude, cultivating a positive outlook, and how that can help us weather whatever is happening around us. If you’re looking to grow your...

The excitement associated with trying something new can be thrilling and seductive and make us feel like with this new thing our entire lives will change. We can get caught up in chasing the next new thing because it feels like action yet ultimately make little progress toward our goals. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. talk about how this sensation of the new thing solving everything can ge...

At times, it may seem like we can’t catch a break, or no matter what we do there’s a cloud of negativity following us around. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. talk about what we put into the world through our actions, energy, and intentions and how bringing even the smallest amount of positive energy can change how we see and experience the world. If you’re looking to make a positive change...

There are days when it seems acts of kindness have evaporated from the world, and we are left stewing in animosity or indifference. Have no fear. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. talk about kindness being ever-present - especially when we choose to actively find opportunities to practice it. If you are looking to make a positive change in your life, see kindness and positivity in the midst o...

Deciding to make changes and improvements in our lives or try for a new beginning can be encouraging and exhilarating and daunting. Deciding to make a fresh start - even a small one - can be just the catalyst we need to reset our lives. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experiences identifying opportunities for making changes and putting plans into action to create new beginning...

Like an overstuffed suitcase, hanging on to beliefs thought patterns, and habits that no longer fit or serve us weigh us down, can slow or prevent our growth and getting to the life we truly want to live. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experiences bringing awareness to the desire to live a fulfilled life of purpose and the need to deal with outdated and ill-fitting habits and...

Regardless of the progress we make toward cultivating a life of hope, positivity, and optimism, negativity can and will creep in. It is a part of life. Understanding the source of our negativity, why we get caught in it, and sometimes choose to “go” negative can help us spot these barriers and work through them. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experience of becoming aware of n...

Whether we can consciously acknowledge it or not, most of us are aware that our time here is limited. For some - this is becoming acutely real, and we want to spend our time really living as our most authentic and true selves. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their awareness that we get this one shot to live this particular life and how we can make the most of this unique opportunity...

In going after the experiences, relationships, and the life we want, it becomes necessary for us to be vulnerable and step into uncertainty. Acknowledging the need to be vulnerable, spotting the opportunities to engage in vulnerability, and seeing the benefits of vulnerability can be difficult because old stories and core beliefs may tell vulnerability is risky and unsafe. This week Christy Murphy...

As we begin to make changes in our lives and grow as a person, it can be difficult to make room for the new while still holding onto the old. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss how leaving behind old habits and perspectives help us make room for a more positive view on our lives to see and be ready for the new opportunities that support our learning and growth as we continue to move to...

Some of us have fallen into a pattern of thinking our strengths, our accomplishments and even we are not that big of a deal? We are. Maybe - we need a better inner hype man - that attitude and inner voice that helps us have a positive view of who we are, what we are capable of, and the fantastic things we have done. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experiences and perspectives...

Too often we stop ourselves from going after the life we dream for ourselves because it may seem unrealistic or impractical. Sometimes it may be believing it’s too late in life to pursue a life-long dream. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experiences and the work they’ve done to take incremental steps to reinvent themselves, to help you take on a more positive view, and begin t...

Despite our best hopes, life will deal us disappointment - likely many over the course of our lives. How we approach disappointment and even prepare for it can help us weather these challenges and use the outcomes to foster our growth and development. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experiences, and the work that has helped them cultivate a positive view and understand acknowl...

It's great to rest, dream, and plan. But there comes a time when you've got to get to work. But have you found yourself wondering, "Why don't I do the things I want to do?" "Why is it so hard to get started?" "I know what to do, so why don't I do it?" This week Briana G. and Christy Murphy discuss what's holding you back along with different techniques to help you get started doing what you need t...

This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experiences, insights, and the work that has helped them cultivate a positive view and understand the importance of reframing your perspective to find opportunities and solutions regardless of circumstances. If you are looking to adopt a more positive view, replace worry with resilience, see opportunity rather than lack, and be part of a communi...

At times it can feel like we have to keep it together to show no matter the circumstance and no weakness even in the face of the most challenging personal struggles. Whether facing problems in your personal life or the prospect of the world falling apart, feeling like you can’t respond or asking for help can make a difficult situation unbearable. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss thei...

Sometimes it feels as if we have become so divided, people feel they have to pick a side and stick to it - black or white, smart or pretty, creative or logical. Rather than embrace the complexity of being a multifaceted person, we may get caught up in identifying with only one part of ourselves and miss out on opportunities to explore all life has to offer.  This week Christy Murphy and Brian...

Negativity is a regular and often overwhelming part of life. Before you know it, you’re complaining, anxious, and unable to see how or where you may find solutions to the challenges you face. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experiences and insights and the work that has helped them cultivate a more positive view, understand the importance of reframing your perspective to find...

The scarcity mindset can creep in and make you feel like you will not have what you need when you need it. Time, money, love - sometimes it feels like there just won’t be enough and that can lead to feelings of fear, anxiety, and even anger. This week Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experiences, insights, and the work that has helped them cultivate a more positive view, understand the n...

If you had to introduce yourself to a stranger who wanted to get to the heart of you, who would you say you are? If that stranger observed you for even just a few hours, is that the person she’d see? If you think maybe or definitely not, it may be time for some personal reflection and the creation of your personal identity statement. This week, Christy Murphy and Briana G. will discuss their exper...

At times, it can seem like even the simplest ideas and desires for your life are unrealistic or impossible, or “not what a person like me can do.” What if you take a more positive view? This week, Christy Murphy and Briana G. discuss their experiences, insights, and the work that helped them cultivate a positive outlook and admit (out loud) what they want for their lives to find and seize opportun...

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 experiences, insights, and the work that helped them cultivate a positive view to find and seize opportunities in even the most messy and imperfect circumstances. If you want to bring m...