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Tag Archives: positive
Some light in the dark – positive news amidst the pandemic #coronavirus
In the first couple of weeks of The Great Lockdown, I have spent too much time on the news feeds obsessively reading the news and feeding my fears of uncertainty and missing out. Once the panic subsided, I have cut … Continue reading
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The Manifesto of Encouragement by Danielle LaPorte
Right now: There are Tibetan Buddhist monks in a temple in the Himalayas endlessly reciting mantras for the cessation of your suffering and for the flourishing of your happiness. Someone you haven’t met yet is already dreaming of adoring you. … Continue reading
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Assume Positive Intent #happiness
I’ve recently learned this interesting and very powerful phrase that I now use to reframe everyday encounters. Every time when I interact with someone face to face, on a call, via email (especially email) I remind myself: Assume Positive Intent
Art Saturday – Spanish still life #amwriting
I am making more time to write and it’s amazing. I wanted to share my new poem today. At the moment I am inspired by Frank O’Hara. Hope you make time for creativity, positive experiences and people you love this … Continue reading
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Tagged art therapy, happiness, happy, nomad, poem, positive, spain, spanish, sun, universe
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We all need some Positive News
I’ve been keeping an eye on these guys. I just love the idea of positive news – there is too much negativity around and good news do not get enough attention. I was too late for their crowdfunding campaign but … Continue reading
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How to give and receive love, starting now – Barbara Fredrickson’s TED talk
This short video is a great summary of a 6 week positive psychology course I am taking on Coursera currently. It’s fascinating how Fredrickson redefines what love is – see below. Giving and receiving love is vital for our well … Continue reading
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To be happier, prioritise positive experiences on your to do list
If you find seaweed in your nether regions, you must be on a holiday 🙂 I am in my bucket list destination – Fuerteventura in Spain. Several days to pause, breathe, clear headspace, think about important things. In between being … Continue reading
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Tagged happiness, happy, holiday, meditation, nomad, positive, psychology, universe
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Build your Positivity Portfolio #happiness
I am taking a Positive Psychology course. I wanted to share one of the exercises. First, in the course they define 10 positive emotions as below (the last line reads LOVE). They also state that positive emotions broaden our perception (rather than narrow … Continue reading
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Undoing is as important and difficult as doing #happiness
Sometimes undoing is as important and difficult as doing and takes as much time. Sometimes people who seem to lead average lives are actually working to transform themselves from within. Sometimes learning what you are not is as important as … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmation, happiness, nomad, positive, quote, self development, self help, universe
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When your negativity alarm goes off, keep your energy safe in the happiness bubble
Jack Black studied and coached extraordinary, very successful people for a long time. In the process, he narrowed down their success to 5 characteristics, one of them being an unshakable positive mental attitude. Jack then shared a simple, yet very effective … Continue reading
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Measure how happy you are daily. Then improve your positivity diet
As part of the positive psychology class that I am taking, I learned about this web site created by the happiness researcher Barbara Fredrickson. It allows you to measure your ‘positivity ratio’ daily, track it for 2 weeks and make … Continue reading
The Science of Happiness course, and how do you define happiness?
I decided to take my studies of happiness to the next level and signed up to the MOOC (massive open online course) titled The Science of Happiness from UC Berkeley. A fascinating course! (and apparently, the first positive psychology course available … Continue reading
There is no such thing as failure #happiness
There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction. — Positively Positive
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Happiness- I commit to supporting and strengthening myself and others
An amazing post from Robin Lee that I reread several times and that I definitely want to bookmark, to return to later. Her ‘mantra’ is spot on and serves as a reminder of impact of self doubt as well as … Continue reading
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Surround Yourself With Happy, Magical People.. And Be One Yourself
All said really. Just try to be one yourself as much as you can too. One baby step at a time…
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