Should You Suppress or Express Negative Emotions?Recently, I've heard a lot about the harm that comes from suppressing negative emotions. Experts like Gabor Maté, Daniel Siegel, and Richard Schwartz emphasize that unprocessed emotions can linger in o...

What Is Love?To me, the Holiday Season is a perfect time to think about love. After all, this is a common theme for many of our celebrations this time of year.I used to think love was an emotion that was felt by one person for another, like the way a...

Why Are Some People More Positive than Others?You’ve probably noticed how some people in your life seem to be more upbeat and optimistic while others are constantly focused on all the things that go wrong. I remember wondering why people are so...

Gratitude – It’s not something to think aboutFor many people around the world, we have entered the season with holidays that are about reflection and gratitude. Yet, it’s easy to feel too busy to take the time to actively practice grat...

Do You Need to Reprioritize Your To-Do List?I like to scan through previous positivity tips to find one that speaks to me in the moment. This was one I needed today. I hope you enjoy it, too!!______________________________Imagine that you looked at y...

Avoiding the Rock in the RoadWhen I'm riding my bike, and I see a rock or stick in the road, I remember the advice from when I was first learning to ride. "Your bike is going to go where you look. If you focus on the rock in the road, your bike is go...

Create the Life You Were Made ForI'm thrilled and honored to share this guest positivity tip from the wise and wonderful Jason Kotecki. Be sure to check out the full message here.--------------------------------------Once upon a time, there was a cou...

You Are What You Eat. And You "Feel" What You Eat? Mood & FoodWe've all heard the saying, "You are what you eat." And it makes sense that if we eat crappy food, we physically feel crappy. But recently, I've become fascinated with new areas o...

Are You Nicer to Your Coworkers than Your Family?Have you ever noticed how easy it is to let your stress and frustration out when you get home after trying to hold it together during the day at work or school?Or maybe you see it in others. They feel...

The Real Game of Life - Are You Enjoying It?Imagine you're planning a game night with friends. It's a fun group. There will be yummy snacks and lively music. You're looking forward to it!What impacts the experience you have during game night? Look fo...