The #POSITIVITY Podcast

The poet Walt Whitman once said that “we convince by our presence,” and this suggests two important points worth considering: 1) What does it mean to be present? 2) What does our presence imply? Check out this article to diver into these questions. This Volume 2 Issue 5 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 1, 2019. Retrieved from https://ww...

Having a sense of purpose not only provides meaning and significance to our lives, it also comes with a myriad of physical and mental health benefits. Plus, there’s a good chance that we’ll be able to help others along the way, which can either be a happy happenstance or an intentional initiative. Finding your authentic life purpose is a discerning move, and by taking the time to be mindful and re...

Whether you’re frustrated or whether you’re fascinated, the choices you make today are preparing you for the future that you expect tomorrow. The question becomes, what future are you preparing for? This Volume 2 Issue 3 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on January 17, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/choosing-fascination-over-frust...

By choosing to accept the intentional growth practice of developing and fostering a wider perspective, rather than being crippled by fear and misunderstanding, we’ll transform our relationships by gaining more self-awareness, empowered with greater clarity, empathy, and compassion when dealing with others. This Volume 2 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity websi...

Humans are  biologically  wired to be motivated by fear, specifically the fear of losing the ability to pass on our genes, expressed through either liking and seeking that which promotes genetic fitness, or by disliking and avoiding that which reduces genetic fitness. Yet when we allow fears to override potential rewards we become discouraged from committing to and following through...

Positivity matters because  we  matter. Each and every one of us is uniquely poised to make the world around us better simply because we are here. To help facilitate these positive experiences a good place to start is by making better choices at work, in our relationships, and for our health. This Volume 1 Issue 12 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website...

Whether you’re a magician or an author, a CEO or a general manager, an entrepreneur or anything else, it’s important to remember that if something is possible then there will always be empowered people to bring it to life. You may not be the first, you may not be the best, and it may not even be the best use of your skills, interests, and time, but you’ll never know until you stop ignoring it...

No one and no thing can make you enjoy your life, and no one and no thing can make you excel in life. Enjoyment and excellence are personal choices. You choose to enjoy life when you choose to be fascinated rather than frustrated—when instead of giving up you choose to build yourself up. And you choose to excel in life when you take what you know and you take what you’ve been given and you do some...

Approximately seven out of eight of the workers today have actively “checked out” and are more interested in doing just enough to get by than contributing in a positive way to their companies, communities, and beyond. The good news is that if this describes you or your team for too many days, weeks, or months in a row (or years in a row!) then you’re not alone. In this article we explore thre...

It’s been said that the greatest responsibility of a leader is to empower their followers. But what does it mean to empower others? Here are three valuable ideas for becoming a better leader through empowerment. This Volume 1 Issue 8 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on August 8, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/3-empowerment-p...

Many are inspired, yet few are motivated. What first steps have you taken to move forward with what makes your heart sing? Check out this article for two idea for staying encouraged. This Volume 1 Issue 7 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 12, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/2-strategies-to-help-you-stay-encouraged ABOUT US...

As we grow through life our thoughts about our legacy will often change, continually refining and becoming ever clearer as we move forward.  Whatever you decide, as you continue to move forward I encourage you to keep this question in mind: “What will it take for you to ensure that your legacy comes to pass?” This Volume 1 Issue 6 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Pos...

The challenge of any team, organization, family, or community, is learning how to make meaningful connections so we can work with one another positively and effectively. Here are three simple strategies for making these valuable connections. This Volume 1 Issue 5 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 10, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositiv...

We will never truly know how things will work out, but by analyzing all the possible outcomes there’s a good chance that we can still plan ahead for most of them so that, come what may, we’ll know how to steer the circumstances in our favor to achieve positive results. This Volume 1 Issue 4 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 12, 2018. Retrieved from h...

If we know and understand what causes a lack of clarity, and then we work to eliminate those causes, then we won’t have to seek clarity; rather, it will come and find us all on it's own! This Volume 1 Issue 3 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 8, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-turn-ideas-into-reality ABOUT US Hashta...

It's not always easy to stay positive, especially when the unexpected happens, but by remembering that this is a daily practice rather than a one-and-done solution you can keep your expectations in perspective as you strive to focus on the things to be glad about. This Volume 1 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 8, 2018. Retrieved from http...

It's not always easy to stay positive, especially when the unexpected happens, but remembering that this is a daily practice can help to keep your expectations in perspective as you strive to focus on the things to be glad about. NOTE: This article uses a word search. Access the article online to engage in this activity. This  Volume 1 Issue 1 positivity article  originally appeared on t...

When you’re not comfortable being comfortable anymore, leaving that comfort requires giving up what no longer serves you. Are you ready to put in that grand effort?  This article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 9, 2017. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/what-does-it-take-to-become-grand ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurs...