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  • Thought of the Day

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

    February 21, 2021 /

    Metals, degrees, diplomas, and various accolades are nice to have. But what’s not so nice is being so consumed by them that we don’t see the things that really matter. Moreover, it’s not so nice when they come to define who we are–become our identity. This quote, by Elbert Hubbard, reminds us that God doesn’t care about metals, degrees, diplomas, and all other accolades we chase after. Beyond this world, these things are left behind and forgotten. However, the failures and scares that shape us will be a better indication of who we really are than any of our accomplishments. So while we pursue our goals, let’s remember that we…

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

    February 26, 2021

    “God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith, but it’s worth the wait.”

    October 25, 2020

    Keep it Simple

    December 4, 2019
  • Thought of the Day

    “Understand: you are one of a kind. Your character traits are a kind of chemical mix that will never be repeated in history. There are ideas unique to you, a specific rhythm and perspective that are your strengths, not your weaknesses. You must not be afraid of your uniqueness.”

    December 25, 2020 /

    This quote, by the author Robert Greene, reminds us that we’re all unique, including our thoughts, ideas, and character traits. Moreover, our uniqueness doesn’t just apply to the current time but spans throughout history. Often we try to hide the things that make us stand out because society trains us to conform–to fit in. But “You must not be afraid of your uniqueness.” As stated in this quote, that is your strength. Taking things a step further, our uniqueness is a superpower we all possess. And we all have a choice to either use this superpower or cover it up.

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    “No exact recipe for today. Gather all available ingredients and whip yourself up something delicious.”

    August 20, 2020

    “When you know your worth, no one can make you feel worthless.”

    August 22, 2020

    “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
  • Thought of the Day

    “No one is you and that is your power.”

    August 26, 2020 /

    Every once in a while, it’s good to be reminded that no one else is you. Which is what this anonymous quote does. But beyond this, it lets us know it is our super power. The fact that no one else is you makes what ever you have to offer unique, no matter who you are. Once we understand this, we can channel this “super power” to feel more empowered.

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    “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

    July 22, 2020

    Step 1: Motivation. Step 2: Climb

    March 18, 2019

    Why It’s Necessary to Make Time for Hobbies

    August 22, 2019
  • Thought of the Day

    “When you know your worth, no one can make you feel worthless.”

    August 22, 2020 /

    Sometimes the value we have of ourselves is swayed by others. This is dangerous, especially when they’re making us feel less about ourself. This anonymous quote tells us that no one can make us feel worthless as long as we already know we’re not. It’s that simple. But self-worth can sometimes be misguided. We make it contingent upon external factors like our success, our look, or our associations. However, self-worth is far less complicated. Knowing your worth, at its core, is all about knowing and valuing your uniqueness. It’s about appreciating what makes you special. And nothing anyone does or says can or should take that away. Therefore, nothing anyone…

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    How to Combat Anxiety at Work By Refocusing Your Attention on God

    June 19, 2019

    “If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.”

    February 15, 2021

    Living Life Poetically: Keep On

    February 28, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

    “It’s not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it’s what you whisper to yourself that has the most power.”

    July 29, 2020 /

    If you were to transcribe all the words that come out of your mouth and also all the thoughts that run through your head and compare both documents, would they be similar or divergent? Would someone reading it think they are words spoken by two completely different people? Which of the two transcripts would be more positive? The words said out loud or the words said to yourself? This quote, by Robert T. Kiyosaki, reminds us that the words we say internally are just as powerful–if not more powerful–than the words we say out loud. Moreover, it reminds us how important it is to make sure both narratives are aligned.

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    “When it is obvious that goals can’t be reached, don’t adjust the goals, but adjust the action steps.”

    January 25, 2021

    You Can’t Spell Challenge Without Change

    November 30, 2019

    Living Life Poetically: Remember the Storms

    February 10, 2020
  • 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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    “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”

    February 22, 2021

    “If Opportunity doesn’t Knock, Build a Door.”

    February 12, 2021

    Living Life Poetically: Why

    September 27, 2019
  • Thought of the Day

    “Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.”

    May 26, 2020 /

    It’s interesting that this quote comes from Malcolm S. Forbes, son of the founder of Forbes business magazine. It’s a quote about value; but not in the business sense. Rather, the value we hold about ourselves. In business, it’s not good when something is overvalued or undervalued. An overvaluation results in a more difficult sale. The buyer is weary about making the purchase. Meanwhile, an undervaluation leads to a loss in potential profit. The valuation needs to be at just the right price-point. In this quote, Forbes says that “too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” Using business as a metaphor, by overvaluing what…

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    Walking By Faith

    April 14, 2019
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    The Struggle is Real–Why We Need Empathy and Perspective

    July 27, 2019

    “A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.”

    June 25, 2020
  • Sadness and Depression

    Depression Part 3: Finding the Cause and Working Toward the Solution

    October 6, 2019 /

    How is depression caused? What can you do about it? Those are two big questions, and it would take a whole book to cover both of them–each. So attempting to do that in a single blog post is quite a challenge. But, through this attempt, we get a short yet comprehensive summary that can hopefully lead to reflection and appropriate action. Causes First of all, it can’t be emphasized enough that depression is a very complicated condition that can have not just one but multiple causes. The key thing to note is that whatever the cause(s), they ultimately alter a person’s brain chemistry. Similar to how someone who goes through…

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    “Someday, somehow, this will all make sense.”

    December 26, 2020

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

    March 30, 2020

    Ancient Literature in the Age of Modern Technology

    April 23, 2019
  • Anxiety,  Blog,  Mind,  Motivation

    Just Take a Chance: The Importance of Facing Your Fears

    August 24, 2019 /

    “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt This week I did something outside my comfort zone: getting behind a video camera. Every part of me wanted to call it off, but a little voice in my head kept saying “face your fear.” Taking a chance and facing your fears doesn’t necessarily mean living on the edge, making reckless decisions, or doing things that…

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    Five Hard-Hitting Lessons We’re Learning From Covid-19

    April 27, 2020

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

    August 31, 2020

    Start and end the day with gratitude.

    November 23, 2019
  • 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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    “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.”

    May 16, 2020

    Is SAD Making You Sad?

    October 19, 2019

    “It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.”

    May 24, 2020
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Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.

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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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