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  • Mind,  Self-Esteem

    The Effect Negative Self-Talk

    August 10, 2019 /

    The impact negative self-talk can have on our overall happiness and wellbeing should not be understated. Therefore, the “effect of negative self-talk” deserves a post of its own. It is just that important. What is negative self-talk? In this short post, we’ll provide an overall definition of negative self-talk: The internal dialogue you have with yourself, which expresses opinions about yourself that are negative. However, a deep deep look into negative self-talk would reveal that there’s more to it that is not covered in a general definition. It turns out that there are 10 forms of negative self-talk. Mind-reading Overgeneralization Magnification Minimization Emotional reasoning Black and white thinking Personalization Fortune-telling…

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

    December 30, 2020

    The “Happier” Alternative to Pursuing Happiness

    April 9, 2019

    Negative results are just what I want. They’re just as valuable to me as positive results. I can never find the thing that does the job best until I find the ones that don’t.

    February 7, 2020
  • Mind,  Self-Esteem

    How to Be Your Authentic Self

    July 16, 2019 /

    “Just be yourself.” Most of us have heard this, usually in situations where we’re afraid we might not be accepted. For instance, at a job interview, an audition, or the first day of something–anything where we might encounter people we don’t know. But here’s the irony in the saying “just be yourself”: It’s typically said to us when we’re worried we won’t be accepted by others. However, being ourselves starts with us accepting ourself. That is actually the first and most important step. Once we’re able to pass that threshold, being our true authentic self should come much more easily; and it’s such a liberating feeling. 6 Tips for Being…

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    “Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.”

    October 1, 2020

    Motivation Part 1: Why We Should First Understand What Motivation Actually Means

    June 7, 2019

    “Every next level of your life will demand a different you.”

    December 21, 2020
  • Favorite Things,  Mind,  Self-Esteem

    The Book That Turned Things Around

    June 24, 2019 /

    If you’ve read certain PositLive posts on self-esteem and motivation, you may have already heard about the book, Building Self-Esteem by L.S. Barksdale. For me, this book has been life-changing. In fact, it is one of the things that inspired me to start PositLive. My thoughts were: ‘There has to be a way to share such life-changing ideas that can brighten people’s day–week–month–years–and (potentially) life. So, I guess it’s about time that I add this book to my list of favorite things. As outlined in Building Self-Esteem, our self-esteem is behind every life decision we make. Furthermore, our self-esteem develops without us realizing it. Because of our self-esteem’s importance in…

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    Seven Things We Forget to Be Thankful for Each Day

    March 26, 2019

    Why We All Need to Have Things to Look Forward to

    September 12, 2019

    “When thinking about life, remember this: no amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of anxiety can change the future.”

    August 1, 2020
  • Mind,  Self-Esteem

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

    May 18, 2019 /

    Finally, after Self-Esteem Part 1, 2, and 3, it’s time to share a video that brings it all together. You’ll notice right away that it’s an old video. But don’t let the old video quality give you a negative bias toward it. It’s definitely worth watching from start to finish. Why? Because it’s, by far, one of the best videos on self-esteem out there. Watch, reflect, and restore. After viewing, think about the following: Do I feel kind and loving toward myself? Do I suffer from guilt, resentment, anxiety, loneliness, anger, or jealousy? Am I my body? Am I my mind? What am I if I’m not defined by my…

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    Living Life Poetically: “Empty”

    July 2, 2019

    “The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.”

    November 11, 2020

    “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

    September 27, 2020
  • Mind,  Self-Esteem

    Self-Esteem Part 3: How to Develop and Maintain a Sound Self-Esteem

    May 13, 2019 /

    There are three basic steps to solving a problem. Self-Esteem Part 1 and 2 tackled the first two steps: 1. Understanding the problem and 2. Knowing how it’s caused. Now, it’s time for step 3: Using that knowledge to create a plan of action to resolve the problem. In order to better understand the solution, here is a recap of Part 1 and 2. Part 1: A high level of self-esteem is not based on merit, accomplishments, physical appearances, talents and abilities, or any external factor. Rather, it’s loving yourself unconditionally and realizing that you are innately worthy (6). Part 2: Self-esteem is a direct result of our awareness, which…

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    Ancient Literature in the Age of Modern Technology

    April 23, 2019

    “Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.”

    January 1, 2021

    Overcoming Anxiety: Six Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On

    October 22, 2019
  • Mind,  Self-Esteem

    Self-Esteem Part 2: How Does Our Self-Esteem Develop? A Roadmap to Increasing Self-Acceptance and Reducing Guilt, Shame, and Regret

    May 1, 2019 /

    “Self-esteem is usually a subtle feeling that begins in childhood and is continually reinforced by cultural conditioning…Changing our feelings about ourselves entails a major revision of our awareness.” Building Self Esteem, 6 There are two major ideas in this excerpt: 1. Awareness and 2. Cultural Conditioning. So what are they? Moreover, what do they have to do with self-esteem? In answering these questions, it becomes evident that: “Most low self-esteem stems from unfortunate childhood experiences.” Building Self Esteem, 12 Awareness Our awareness is not just what we’re consciously aware of from our five senses. Awareness is also things we’re not aware of, such as our understanding, logic, and belief systems…

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    A Path to Understanding and Discovery More About Who You Are

    February 24, 2020

    “Life is like a camera. Focus on what’s important. Capture the good times. And if things don’t work out, just take another shot.”

    October 19, 2020

    “Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.”

    February 20, 2021
  • Mind,  Self-Esteem

    Self-Esteem Part 1: Understanding the Foundation of it All

    April 27, 2019 /

    Saying that self-esteem can mean life or death might seem a bit melodramatic. However, it’s stated quite plainly in Barksdale’s Building Self-Esteem. And he does make a good point. Self-esteem is not just how we see ourselves. It plays a critical role in things like our emotions, reactions, life decisions, the health of our relationships, the health of our bodies–and yes, even life itself. Whether our self-esteem is high or low, we should at least invest the time to examine it and become more aware of its influence on our lives. What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem is actually not about being infatuated with ourselves and having a big ego. Furthermore, it’s…

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    “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.”

    November 14, 2020

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

    November 12, 2020

    Defining “Self-Care”

    April 5, 2019
  • Mind,  Self-Esteem

    Only You

    April 19, 2019 /

    Of the estimated 100 billion people who have ever lived, it’s fascinating to think there has only ever been one you. Even identical twins aren’t completely identical. Although they share the same DNA and may look exactly the same (especially at a young age), the fact that their parents and close friends and family can tell them apart is a testament to their subtle differences; which by the way, become more distinct over time with things like gene mutation as well as environmental and epigenetic factors. Basically, no one else has ever or will ever look, talk, walk or sound just like you. No one has ever or will ever…

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    “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

    November 16, 2020

    Living Life Poetically: The Son Will Shine

    January 19, 2020

    “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.”

    October 29, 2020
  • Mind,  Self-Esteem

    Defining “Self-Care”

    April 5, 2019 /

    For most of us, the phrase “self-care,” brings up images of things like washing our hair, brushing our teeth, shaving, or getting enough exercise and rest. Basically, we think of all the things we can do that are considered taking care of self; most often, taking care of our body. But we must broaden the horizon of self-care because it can be so much more than what it is on the surface. It goes beyond our bodies, beyond our actions, and beyond anything superficial. So understanding all that it is and applying that knowledge, is definitely something worth doing as we strive to live life more positively. Self-Care is a…

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    Living Life Poetically: “A Love Poem”

    August 30, 2019

    “You’ve got to bumble forward into the unknown.”

    September 29, 2020

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

    May 18, 2019

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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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