Positive Thanks Living in Action…
Never Too Grown Up to Enjoy the Books That Grew Us
I pulled a slightly battered book out of a box the other day—you know, the kind with soft, yellowed pages and a cover that brought a flood of memories. It wasn't about the physical object, well... not completely. What moved me...
Letting Go of What No Longer Fits to Get to a Goal
What does a “fascinator” hat and letting go have to with each other?
Are you looking toward the sunshine?
One of the ascribed quotes from poet Walt Whitman (1819-1892) is "Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you." This quote may be especially relevant today as we navigate our turbulent world. Or maybe it's as relevant today as it has...
Do Good – yes, you do have time.
It's time to do good. I know, the proper grammar for this statement might be to "do well", but really, I'm referring to "do something beneficial to and for each other" as opposed to the idea of quality of performance. And yes, we need to do good for and to ourselves...
Reflecting on Kindness
Do you believe there are many kind people in this world? I do. Reflecting on kindness made me realize: Our family members are often kind - especially if we've encouraged that behavior. My spouse, Rob, is often more kind than I am. And my adult children are kind, at...
Cheerfulness is a resource – let’s use it!
"... cheerfulness is a resource – you can make it, manage it, and put it into action." quote from professor and author Timothy Hampton I love the above quote about cheerfulness. Why? Joy is often a fleeting experience. Happiness can be elusive. But cheerfulness is...
Chat about happy things.
How to lead or redirect conversation toward happy things – with tea or not!
Stay focused, be positive, do the work.
This is motivation to move past procrastination – stay focused, be positive, do the work – and get going! (It began as a form of procrastination for me – and then I give you the finished project!
Wait for answers to hard questions.
Not every question can be answered right away – at least not the hard questions. Sometimes we need to grow ready first before we arrive at the answer.
Our commitments shape our life.
If our commitments shape our life, then we need to choose wisely.
How are we doing on that…?
Reading adds value to your life.
Reading CAN add value to your life – it depends what you’re reading!
How to use one moment?
Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours – and here’s a suggestion on how to use one moment well, especially in all the festivities.
Stop responding with thankfulness.
Can you feel gratitude if this is not a good time? Maybe it’s not about responding with thankfulness but instead making it a Discipline… here are 3 ways!
To Be More Kind Every Day
Is kindness a part of what peole expect from you? What’s your reputation? What would it take to be more kind every day?
What grows from being consistently thankful?
Being thankful may grow more than you’d expect – what happens when you’re consistently thankful?
Change your mind?
Experiences change your mind – your perspective. We often change our minds about favorite colors etc, and that’s OK too. What’s the upside?
Is your routine serving you well?
here’s one way to remind yourself that your routines may be useful long-term – what needs to change?
We all can shine.
We all can shine – every one of us! Look at what you admire, what you’re thankful for, and the good stuff! How? Here are some reminders…
Being creative helps Positive Thanks Living!
Being creative helps us all to be optimistic and thankful. Read more to see if you’re already creative! Download included!
What is the greatest gift?
The greatest gift is a portion of yourself... Giving gifts of time, of thoughtful words, of tangible help and handmade or bought items - they're all parts of who you are - a portion of yourself in some small way when given with intention... Is there a part of yourself...
Thankful all the time – regardless.
It is possible to be thankful all the time. How? Begin by noticing the positive character qualities of those around you and then…
Life is Better with an Optimistic View
Life is better with an optimistic view – especially when where you’re standing isn’t fun. To help I’ve made you something…
How to find peace of heart?
How do you develop peace of heart? Is it easy for you? If you struggle to keep peace in your heart, try doing more of this…
Somebody Really Special
YOU are somebody really special. How do I know? (Especially if we’ve never met?) Two questions to prove it to you… And a challenge.
Do small things in a great way.
No need to be great today, just do small things in a great way! Here are a few ideas. Imagine how it would be if we all tried in our own way.
Learning is a treasure – it follows you everywhere.
Learning is innate – be sure what you’re learning is a treasure because it follows you everywhere. Is what you’re learning something value?
Notice the sweetness.
Notice the sweetness in life – try not to focus on all the mistakes – Just like a watermelon – if you only focus on the seeds, you miss the sweetness of the meat.
Abide by beautiful truths.
Abide by beautiful truths and see your life transform. An interesting point about this statement... promise... concept... ... is that each of us needs to decide what is truth - and what is a beautiful truth, and then have a strategy to abide (act in accordance with)...
Practicing to see a change.
Practicing to learn something new – hand lettering. Things change when you practice!
Remember to think before you speak.
Today – Remember to think before you speak. Build others up. Encourage. Someone you meet might really need that today!
What is Positive Thanks Living?
Facing the world with optimism – strategic optimism! How?
Loved
Thankful
Encouraging
Positive Action
Lori
Lori Ferguson is an optimist. She’s married to Robert and they have adult children and 3 grands. They’ve been crossing off their bucket-list items, including a few years living and traveling in an RV. Lori’s the author of “Moving Past Procrastination to a Great Marriage“.
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