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  • Thought of the Day

    “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 /

    This quote, by Ziad K. Abdelnour, presents a great analogy for life. Some versions (Anonymous) of the quote read “Life is like a camera. Focus on what’s important. Capture the good times. Develop from the negatives. And if things don’t work out, just take another shot.” In life, our camera might be out of focus–focused on things that aren’t important. We may forget fond happy memories–to capture the good times. And after things don’t work out, we may not give them another shot. But as any photographer can attest, it takes the right focus, a timely capture, and several shots to get the “perfect” picture. And when it comes to…

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    Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.

    January 31, 2020

    “God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.”

    February 21, 2021

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

    September 29, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

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

    September 29, 2020 /

    The unknown is something we all have to face; and there’s so much of it in life. While planning and preparation can reduce uncertainty, they don’t remove it entirely. This quote, by trailblazing architect, Frank Gehry, is about having the courage to face each day, situation, or endeavor not necessarily having all the answers or a sense of certainty. Sometimes we just have to “bumble forward into the unknown.” And unfortunately, that is not a choice but a reality. Ultimately, we all have to “bumble” forward in one way or another. Recognizing this fact of life can help reduce our anxiety and increase our mental readiness when faced with life’s…

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    “Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul.”

    April 18, 2021

    Living Life Poetically: “They Tried so Hard”

    May 10, 2019

    The difference between treating a physical vs. an emotional wound is that one heals faster when it’s covered and the other doesn’t

    January 5, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

    “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.”

    September 28, 2020 /

    This quote, by Dale Carnegie (Carnagey), is perfect for those moments when worry overtakes us. It reminds us that the things we worry about for tomorrow will come and go. Moreover, we are reminded that we often manage to face our worries from our yesterdays each and every day. We manage to pull through to another day. If we understand this has been the precedent, perhaps we can have less worry about our tomorrows. At the back of our minds, we can be certain that tomorrow will come; and the worries for tomorrow will soon become memories of yesterday.

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    Just Take a Chance: The Importance of Facing Your Fears

    August 24, 2019

    Living Life Poetically: “Until We Meet Again”

    August 20, 2019

    PositLive Music: “It’s All Right”

    March 16, 2021
  • Thought of the Day

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

    September 27, 2020 /

    Some people achieve success and suddenly lose their ability to continue with the same drive, motivation, and passion. Likewise, some people experience failure and also lose their ability to continue with the same drive, motivation, and passion. This quote, by Winston Churchill, reminds us that whether it’s success or failure, the ability to continue afterwards can be a challenge, especially after failure. But simply continuing at whatever pace and overcoming whatever the obstacle, is truly what counts. At the end of the day, success and failure are not final. However the courage to continue is the one constant we can guarantee ourselves.

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    “Life has two rules: #1 Never quit #2 Always remember rule # 1.”

    May 29, 2020

    Living Life Poetically: Time and Essence

    June 20, 2020

    “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”

    October 11, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

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

    September 26, 2020 /

    A phenomenal thing happens as you move toward a horizon. It moves. –And what seemed like a finite view suddenly becomes infinite. As you go as far as you can see, you see even further, as stated in this quote by Zig Ziglar. But more importantly, this quote tells us that progress (going as far as we can see) leads to more progress (seeing further). Progress rarely leads to stagnation or regression. Instead, it more often becomes the catalyst for even more progress. The key is to hold on to the lessons and growth we’ve had along the way and apply them as we continue to move forward.

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    “Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear.”

    March 21, 2020

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

    March 31, 2019

    PositLive Music: “The Climb”

    March 12, 2021
  • Thought of the Day

    “Lighten up on yourself. No one is perfect. Gently accept your humanness.”

    July 18, 2020 /

    This quote, by Deborah Day, is all about not being hard on yourself and giving yourself permission to not be perfect–because no one is. While “no one is perfect” is a cliche statement, it’s so easy to forget when it comes ourselves and those around us. Which is why this quote serves as a great reminder to “lighten up”. It reminds us that part of being human is imperfection, which we all share. So let’s accept and embrace it, and give ourselves grace when we do fall short or make mistakes. This is one of the first steps to not only improving our self esteem but also our relationships.

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    Motivation Part 2: Increasing our Positive Motivation

    June 16, 2019

    Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

    January 24, 2020

    “Success does not consist in never making mistakes but in never making the same one a second time.”

    November 29, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

    “You rarely win, but sometimes you do.”

    July 11, 2020 /

    This quote by the author of To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee, is about the fact that life isn’t always fair. Therefore, you don’t always win–you don’t always get what you want. There’s nothing new or groundbreaking about this. From an early age, we begin to learn that we don’t always get what we want and we don’t always win. What makes this quote special is that, in so few words, it paints this harsh reality while giving hope at the same time; and that hope comes from one word in particular: sometimes. In life, it’s more likely that we will rarely win, especially in a sea of competition or…

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    “Being happy doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.”

    March 30, 2020

    “There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”

    July 5, 2020

    How to Restore Your Relationship With Food and Never “Diet” Again

    May 4, 2019
  • Thought of the Day

    “There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”

    July 5, 2020 /

    This quote, from Zora Neale Hurston’s novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, reminds us to breath easy when there are more questions than answers. Some seasons in life are full of questions; and that’s natural. For example, what are we going to do with our life or exactly how are we going to accomplish our goals? What ever our questions, it’s reassuring to know that some seasons in life are just uncertain–full of questions. Meanwhile, other seasons are full of answers. During those that give us answers, we’re more self-assured, know exactly what we want to do, and feel like we’re one-hundred percent on the right track. If you’re in…

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    “Make a pledge to yourself right now, to declare that you are worth your time and energy.”

    June 21, 2020

    Anxiety Part 3: So Now What? Using Our Understanding of Anxiety to Develop a Personalized Plan

    April 18, 2019

    “An optimist understands that life can be a bumpy road, but at least it is leading somewhere.”

    April 18, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

    “Many candles can be kindled from one candle without diminishing it.”

    June 13, 2020 /

    Unfortunately, this quote’s author is unknown. The quote is what’s called a Midrash, which is commentary on Hebrew scriptures. These commentary, or “textual interpretation,” were written by Judaic authorities as far back as the 2nd century AD. Knowing the history of this quote gives it a deeper meaning. However, it also brings up nagging questions. For instance, which text is it a commentary on? What’s the name of the person who wrote it? Putting these questions aside, let’s get back to the deeper meaning. We live in a world that tells us, in order to shine brighter we must diminish the light of others in comparison. So we see countless…

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    “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”

    August 31, 2020

    “Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”

    January 17, 2021

    “Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another.”

    March 28, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

    “There is no such thing as a ‘self-made’ man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.”

    May 31, 2020 /

    This quote, by the American historian George Burton Adams, is reminiscent of another quote probably half a century later by George Shinn. Besides sharing the same first name, both men had a similar train of thought. According to Shinn, “There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others.” However, Adams had elaborated on this statement during his lifetime. In his quote, we can appreciate the reason why there’s no such thing as a self-made man or woman. Basically, we are who we are through a combination of nature and nurture. When we’re our true authentic selves, we show our…

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    Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.

    January 31, 2020

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

    December 1, 2020

    Why We All Need to Have Things to Look Forward to

    September 12, 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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