Why Bother? You Already Know ThisYou already know most of the ideas and information I share in my weekly tips to help you stay positive, so why bother reading them?  Why would you want to read similar information multiple times in multiple...

The Power of Practice – Improving Our Positivity Is Like Biking Up HillsI really enjoy living in the Baraboo Bluffs – except when it comes to biking. Either direction I turn out of my driveway, I have major hills to tackle. I love bicycling...

Uncertainty Is Like Floundering in a Fog – Ideas to Help You Find Your WayUncertainty is a terrible feeling! Maybe you're feeling uncertain about our country's (or the world's) future. Or maybe you're feeling uncertain about a relationship, your job...

Please help me spread positivity! If you like a particular tip, please forward it to anyone you think would appreciate it - family, friends, coworkers, or even your boss. Leave a copy in your break room. Thank you!______________Life Is Looking UpI we...

Why Can't You Just Listen?Here's one of my favorite early tips from over 10 years ago. My daughter will soon be turning 19. WOW! How time does fly!_____________Have you ever been really upset about something and just wanted to vent to someone? But th...

Why Are Some People More Negative 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...

They Know They're Good. I Don't Need to Tell ThemMy friend is a professional speaker. She’s given many talks, videos, and interviews. She doesn’t need me to tell her that she’s good; she’s heard it many times before.So when she asked me to review a c...

A Formula to Improve Your RelationshipsHere’s an easy formula to determine (and possibly improve) the health of your relationships with your partner, your kids, and even colleagues at work. Simply count the number of positive and negative interaction...

Are you good at following instructions? Or do you ignore what your emotions are telling you?I never knew that my emotions, especially my negative emotions, were trying to tell me something. I just thought they were meant to make me feel bad. But Posi...

When Positivity Is Not Enough - Other OptionsAs you can probably guess, I'm a big believer in practices that nurture positivity. I believe everyone can benefit from finding ways to bring more peace, enthusiasm, optimism, and patience to their lives.B...