positivity

Aug 30

Bring Your Own Sunshine

By DrPaul M-Power

For the part of the world that I live in, summer is winding down. We are heading into fall and that means cooler days, more clouds, and less sun. That is why this quote caught my attention: “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” Anthony J. D’Angelo As a Positivity Psychologist, this spoke to me. No matter what is happening around us, we ultimately bring ourselves to the game and how we decide to show up plays a big part in what happens to us. I liken this to a bear. When we show up as a bear, snarling, with our teeth bared and displaying our claws, we are seen as something to run from. If we see the other person as a bear, same scenario, then we run from that person. Our goal at Live On Purpose is to save and enrich key…

Aug 17

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Enjoy Life, Now!

By DrPaul M-Power

“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be lived.” Søren Kierkegaard Many of us have calendars, to-do lists, messages, reminders, and notifications. I have them too. Many of these have to do with problems that need solutions. If you are only focusing on problems, it is easy to slide into noxious negativity and forget that life is to be lived. There are ups and downs in life. We need to hold onto both, not allowing one to overshadow the other. Here are some tips that may help to keep balanced. Whatever you are struggling with, please know you can get through this, you are enough and you are awesome. DrPaul

Aug 10

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Ready for a Mood Changer?

By DrPaul M-Power

If you have listened to me long enough you have heard me say, “You are never wrong about how you feel.” You have also heard me say, “Feelings are temporary.” These seem to be contradictory but they actually aren’t. Feelings are useful to check in to what we are experiencing. Then, if we want to stay there, we can choose to, but if it is a feeling we are ready to move on from we can do something about that. You can change your feelings and one of the quickest ways I know how is to smile. Smiling releases endorphins, which help to relieve stress. Endorphins boost your mood. See where I am going? With a mood change, you are changing your feelings. Hormones can combat depression which will also boost your immune system. Yes, smiling can actually help prevent illness, both physical and mental. Smiling is also contagious. Smiling authentically around…

Aug 03

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Do You Have the Oars to Row Your Boat?

By DrPaul M-Power

My family jokes that I can take any event and turn it into a lesson. I heard of one recently where two teens took one of their parent’s boat out fishing. They were just going lake fishing so they weren’t out in the ocean but this boat had a little motor. They took the boat out a ways from shore and fished for a while. Then they couldn’t get the motor to start. So they go to grab the oars and start rowing, but there is only one oar. Even with some ingenious rowing, (take one stroke and pass the oar to the other person to take a stroke), they can’t make any progress without the other oar. So they decide they are going to push the boat back to the shore. They jump overboard and get behind the boat and start kicking in the water and pushing the boat. …

Jul 07

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Think to Thank

By DrPaul M-Power

When we invest in something we do what is necessary to help it grow. If it is a garden, we prepare the soil, plant seeds or seedlings, water, fertilize, and weed. In relationships one of the easiest things we can do is to be grateful and express that gratitude through thanks. In the garden scenario, it would be easy to kill off the plants. Deprive them of water, or let the weeds take over. In relationships it is the same. We need to water and weed. We water by expressing gratitude and thankfulness. We look for the tiniest of things that we are grateful for. We weed out the negative thoughts and definitely the negative words that cut and tear the person down. Over time the relationship will blossom, bearing fruit and we will have much for which to be grateful. DrPaul “Think to Thank. In these three words are…

Mar 18

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Spring Forward to a Good Night’s Sleep

By DrPaul M-Power

As if getting a good night’s sleep isn’t tough enough for some people, recently we threw in Daylight Savings Time in the United States. It reminded me about the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep. (And, there are many). Sleep helps to restore the body, improve memory and concentration, and boost mood. It also helps to strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation. And most importantly, it helps us to live a life of positivity. Getting enough sleep is essential for living a healthy, positive life. One of the major benefits of getting a good night’s sleep is that it helps to improve your cognitive function. A good night’s sleep can help to improve your memory and concentration, as well as your ability to think clearly and make decisions. Any parent will tell you that it is easier to stay calm and not yell when you have had enough…

Mar 01

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The Best Way To Help the World is To Develop Your Talents

By DrPaul M-Power

In a world where resources are increasingly scarce and things can seem out of our control, developing one’s talents can be a powerful way of making a positive impact. For starters, developing your talents can lead to a more fulfilled and meaningful life. There’s no denying that when you focus on honing your skills, you can be more productive, more creative, and more successful. It can also give you a sense of purpose and direction, allowing you to focus on something you are passionate about. BONUS: When you are focused in this way, the difficult parts of life can seem less draining. The real power of developing your talents, however, is that it can be used to create something that can benefit the world. Some people make a career out of their talents and I appreciate those people more than I can say. When I listen to my daughter play…

Jul 07

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REVERSE GOSSIP

By DrPaul M-Power

Everyone knows how damaging gossip can be, to the gossiper and those being gossiped about. My friend, Bob Burg had a great idea that I just have to pass along. It is an idea that if utilized could reduce negativity and increase positivity. The Reverse Gossip Game The rules are easy: “…say something kind, encouraging, edifying, and complimentary…behind someone’s back.” “We could never have pulled this project off without Mike’s great work.” “Did you see how hard Zara worked on her art project? It turned out fabulous.” “I love how Colby knows just the right people to task for projects and helps people to stay focused.” This is a WIN/WIN game. The person you are talking to knows that you speak positively about other people and is more likely to make a connection with you. Your stock will rise in the person you were talking about when he or she hears…

Dec 04

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How To Have A Good Divorce

By Cyndi Baker M-Power

How To Have A Good Divorce

Oct 01

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Stay Positive In A Negative World

By Cyndi Baker M-Power

Stay Positive In A Negative World Ahhh, election season, as if there wasn’t enough negativity in the world. So how can you stay positive in the muck? In a recent episode on YouTube, I share principles and skills that can help you Stay Positive in a Negative World. Identify Principles that are related to positivity. When you understand the principle, you can change the outcome. 1. Everything has an upside and a downside. There are pros and cons, pleasure and pain. Up does not exist except in relationship to down. Opposites define each other. 2. We constantly judge, and you can’t turn it off. Judgment also implies comparison. That you think the world is negative, is a judgment. It could always be better and always be worse depending on our judgment of what is occurring. 3. We are constantly creating and we have the ability to create a mess or hope….

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