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One of the most common questions I hear is: “How do I get the negative people in my life to be more positive?” You know the ones – frustrating coworkers, unhappy customers, pessimistic [...]

Holiday gatherings can be wonderful… and also surprisingly triggering. We may love our families, but they often have a special talent for activating the parts of us we thought we had under [...]

The most common question I get after my talks on positivity is: “Okay… but how do I make the other people in my life more positive?” You might be thinking of your boss. Your partner. A coworker. [...]

I often think of positivity as smiling, staying calm, and keeping the peace. But I’m learning how sometimes, the most positive thing I can do isn’t quiet or gentle — it’s speaking up. [...]

A few months ago, my girlfriends invited me on a fun adventure—dinner and a movie. Girls’ night out! I was so excited. I could already picture myself laughing, relaxing, and enjoying the evening. [...]

The first time (and only time) I went white-water rafting, I remember gripping the paddle so tightly my knuckles turned white. The rapids looked wild, the rocks menacing. (I’m the one in [...]

Have you ever been driving down the road on a beautiful sunny day, taking in the scenery, when suddenly—splat!—a bug smashes right into your windshield? Or maybe several bugs? It’s gross, it’s [...]

Most of us already know how increasing our positivity can boost our mood, improve our relationships, and help us navigate tough times with a bit more grace. But here’s something we don’t often [...]