Category: Be Positive

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Journaling for Growth

According to an article published on Psychcentral.com there are many positive health benefits to keeping a journal and writing in it at least once a day. For example, previous research findings support the idea that...

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Dance in the Rain

When you’re having a case of the Mondays … “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass- it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene What’s your favorite quote?

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A fresh start

“I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.” – J. B. Priestly We...

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Habit of Happiness

What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says we can train our minds in habits of well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and...

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Empathy

Here is a wonderfully short video on understanding the difference between empathy and sympathy. What does empathy mean to you?  Do you find it easy to emphasize with others? Let us know in the comments!

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Hope

Check out this music video! It’s part of a mental health initiative and shares some responses of what inspires hope in others. What inspires hope for you? 

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Courage

“Courage doesn’t always roar.  Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day, saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” — Mary Anne Radmacher Also, Brene Brown has done amazing work surrounding...

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A Small Star

“Even a small star shines in the darkness.” — Finnish Proverb Share with us this Monday any small accomplishment(s) that you’re proud of! 

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Staying Positive

Happiness consists in activity. It is a running stream, not a stagnant pool. – John Mason Good On Mondays we often feature blog posts about staying positive.  However, what does this really mean?  Does...