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Why We Should All Try to Have a Growth Mindset
The question of whether you have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset is something that deserves reflection–we should all ponder it. If you’re wondering which one you have, let’s start with what they are. In short, a growth mindset is a belief that people’s talents, intelligence, and habits can…
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The “Pep Talks” That are Always There When You Need Them
We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated. Maya Angelou There is great power in quotes and sayings…This past week was a bit of a challenge, but I stumbled upon the above quote by Maya Angelou and suddenly felt more uplifted. There was a change in my…
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Seven Things We Forget to Be Thankful for Each Day
Gratitude and contentment (as in satisfaction, not apathy) are the key ingredients to a more positive outlook on life. Such emotions take the place of envy, jealousy, dissatisfaction, and feelings of inadequacy, which have no bearing on a healthy state of mind, body, and soul. But feeling grateful and content…
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The Things We Forget to Ask for When We Pray
Lord… Help me foster a deeper relationship with you. Knowing about God, reading the Bible, and being a generally “good person” are all nice; but what matters most is having a personal, honest, and true relationship with God. Keep in mind, there is always room to grow in your relationship.…
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New Beginnings
There is something exciting and nerve-racking about beginnings. Whether it’s the beginning of a new chapter in your life, job, responsibility, or simply your day. So to mark the beginning of PositLive, it’s only fitting that the first blog post expresses these contradicting emotions. Bringing hope, positivity, and joy to…
