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    Storms of Life: Before, During, and After

    August 16, 2020 /

    Before the Storm It was another typical Monday. There was nothing out of the ordinary to foreshadow the storm ahead. I woke up, took a shower, attended a daily morning meeting for work, and mentally prepared myself for another long work day and week working from home. After a quick bite to eat, I dove right into work making slow but steady progress. About three and a half hours in, I hear the city’s emergency siren going off outside. It’s only then that I looked up from my computer and noticed the sky looked a bit dark. However, it was still nothing out of the ordinary. I turned on the…

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    “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”

    November 12, 2020

    “Go as far as you can see and you will see further.”

    September 26, 2020

    “Failure, it appears, is not the regret that haunts most people; it is the choice not to risk failure at all.”

    October 20, 2020
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    Five Hard-Hitting Lessons We’re Learning From Covid-19

    April 27, 2020 /

    WARNING: This post is on a more serious note. Reading it may cause deep thoughts and reflection. Okay, you’ve been warned. And you’re still reading? Good! Let’s begin. We’re now at the point where most of us are beginning to lose track of how many days. How many days since our last night out with friends? How many days since our last restaurant meal? Or how many days since the Covid-19 pandemic officially made an imprint on how we carry our lives. But we’re also at the point where we can reflect on the lessons it’s teaching us about ourselves and society. These aren’t the surface-level lessons we’re learning, like…

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    “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”

    February 14, 2021

    Is SAD Making You Sad?

    October 19, 2019

    “Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.”

    February 26, 2021
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    What It Means to Live Life Positively During a Global Pandemic

    April 12, 2020 /

    Here on PositLive, it’s all about living life positively. As we continue to face tragedies and uncertainties every day, it’s becoming more difficult to do that. While PositLive means living life positively in the good times and bad, I would be remiss if I don’t explain exactly what that means in the situation we’re in. Why take the time to explain this? Because things like positivity, strength, courage, faith, fearlessness–all the things that are encouraged on this site–can easily be misinterpreted. I want to make it clear that those wonderful attributes should not in any way justify actions that might put yourself and those around you in harm’s way. In…

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    The Importance of Counteracting a Sedentary Work Life

    September 24, 2019

    “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

    January 18, 2021

    “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”

    June 30, 2020
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    Lessons & Reflections on Social Distancing

    March 29, 2020 /

    So, I wasn’t going to talk about this. This site is not about discussing current events; at least that is never the intention. But here we are, experiencing something as a global collective that needs to be discussed here in this space. It is the coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, which has given rise to a thing called “social distancing.” While there are many questions (and doubts by some) about the spread of the virus, one thing is for certain: although one of the best ways to contain its spread (through social distancing) can help our physical wellbeing, it’s not the best thing for our emotional wellbeing long term. After a…

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    “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

    October 18, 2020

    A New Outlook on the New Year

    December 28, 2019

    You Can’t Spell Challenge Without Change

    November 30, 2019
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    Reflection: Is it Worth it?

    February 18, 2020 /

    It was only a little over a month and a half ago that I decide to add ads to this blog. Is it worth it? Well, if you’re someone who writes content on a website, don’t expect to make much through ad revenue unless you have an insane number of views. AND subjecting your readers to unwanted and pervasive ads just for $1 at the end of the month (literally) is just not worth it in my opinion. So, the ads are gone. The blog finally looks decent again. However, asking myself whether having ads is worth it or not made me begin to question whether this whole thing is…

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    How Less Can Mean More

    July 5, 2019

    Life Changing: One of the Best Videos on Self-Esteem

    May 18, 2019

    “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

    January 18, 2021
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    I Hope You Don’t Mind

    January 1, 2020 /

    A quick announcement. You might notice something a little different about this site that you hadn’t seen before. Pesky ads. There are a couple of things to note about this change. First, it’s my hope that they do not interfere with your reading experience. Second, they’re random and not chosen or endorsed by me. Feel free to ignore them. Happy reading, E.

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    Living Life Poetically: True Lights

    October 9, 2019

    “Take action. An inch of movement will bring you closer to your goals than a mile of intention.”

    December 1, 2020

    “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

    December 30, 2020
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    A Look Back on a Decade

    December 31, 2019 /

    Without fail, the end of any year brings about a lot of different lists of the top highlights or memorable moments that year. It’s the time we look back, momentarily. And then we begin anew, focusing our sights ahead on the new year. As I reflect on not only the past year but the past decade, there are a few memorable events that happened that I want to give recognition to before we move on into 2020. While we’ve pedaled backward in some areas, we’ve made some progress in others; and that gives me hope. Here is my very short (I don’t want to bore you) PositLive list of highlights…

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    Keep it Simple

    December 4, 2019

    Anxiety Part 2: How Knowing the Way Anxiety Develops Can Reduce Shame, Increase Understanding, and Inspire Action

    March 23, 2019

    Depression Part 2: What is it? How and Why You Should Know

    September 18, 2019
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    Your Purpose

    December 29, 2019 /

    Back in the early 2000s, a book was published that seemed to be on everyone’s lips. You or someone you know may have had a copy. It was prominently stationed at most major bookstores, and people often carried it around or cited it in conversations. It was The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren. The book is about understanding and living toward God’s purpose, or purposes to be exact. The author lays out up to five purposes for which God places us on this earth. It’s an overall message that is well-intended, clear, and legit. Surely, no one would have anything bad to say about this well-renowned book. Right? Well,…

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    Living Life Poetically: Time and Essence

    June 20, 2020

    The “Pep Talks” That are Always There When You Need Them

    March 31, 2019

    Just Take a Chance: The Importance of Facing Your Fears

    August 24, 2019
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    A New Outlook on the New Year

    December 28, 2019 /

    As the days draw nearer to 2020, I recognize a familiar feeling. It’s actually a heavy sense of disappointment crowned with a hint of sadness. But why? A New Year is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration. This discrepancy between how I usually feel and how I should feel made me realize something for the first time… Wow, I have a terrible outlook on the New Year. I should probably work on that. I just find myself thinking about the things I had planned to do during the year, all the goals I had set, and the “new and improved” version of myself that should have already…

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    “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.”

    May 16, 2020

    The “Pep Talks” That are Always There When You Need Them

    March 31, 2019

    Living Life Poetically: “Until We Meet Again”

    August 20, 2019
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    Thoughts of the Day

    November 21, 2019 /

    Ever read or heard a particularly inspiring quote? Or maybe it was a piece of advice, a thought, or even a question. One or two lines with profound meaning that just made you stop in your tracks to reflect. I’m excited to introduce a new blog category called “Thought of the Day”. This new section will feature things like a quote, thought, or advice, followed by a short debrief. Consider it a quick dose of inspiration and reflection to add to your day. And with fewer words, you’re more likely to be able to view all the content right from the homepage–without having to click “read more”. Even better, you’ll…

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    A Prayer to Reorient Your Focus and Mind

    September 19, 2019

    Foods and Drinks That Help Boost Your Mood

    October 25, 2019

    “Don’t go back to less, just because you’re too impatient to wait for more.”

    August 24, 2020
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About Me

Hi! My name is Esthella, creator and author of PositLive. I am a curious life-long learner, chocolate addict, coffee and tea lover, and foodie. I enjoy writing, music, and art, as well as good books, coffee shops, libraries, spending time with friends and family, conversations, and deep thoughts…I’m talking deep. However, my serious side is rivaled by a fun and sometimes silly side; and a conversation about the meaning of life can easily transition to the latest episode of some ridiculous tv-show or something else not so serious.

I consider it somewhat of a blessing that life has given me plenty of lemons. On the bright side, I’ve had to make plenty of lemonade while gaining perspective and appreciation for three critical areas of well-being: Mind, Body, and Soul. In sharing my thoughts and insights in these areas, I genuinely hope to help you live life positively.

PositLive is like my lemonade stand. I have made plenty of lemonade that I want to share. This site is here for you to retreat to whenever you need your daily serving of something sweet in the midst of life’s sour challenges, difficulties, and setbacks, which we all experience from time to time. So take a sip. Read, reflect, and restore.

About Positlive

Welcome to PositLive! Life is not perfect. It’s full of challenges and difficulties. You’re probably thinking, isn’t this supposed to be uplifting? Why all the negativity? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. Read More

About Mind: Happy Thoughts

In this page, we look at developing a more positive outlook on things as well as on ourselves. Read More

About Body: Your Temple

This section is not about weight loss or weight gain. It goes much deeper than that. Read More

About Soul: Deeper Connection

This section is about being connected with the deepest part of who you are (your soul) and then connecting that to the bigger picture. Read More

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