When you’re balancing several projects with competing tasks all vying for conflicting space in your schedule, you won’t always be able to sit with a project from start to finish in a single day, especially if other people are involved. Breaking these projects into manageable pieces, and leaving some breathing room in the calendar, can help to ensure valuable projects get done on time without unneeded whirlwind or burnout. Check out this article for suggestions that will help you not only get mea...
Nov 03, 2021•12 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Regardless of your vision and abilities, nothing will happen unless you make the commitment to follow through. And while people follow through with commitments every day, these commitments are not always constructive—and can perhaps be best described as destructive habits, limiting beliefs, or stagnant skills. #engagement #attention #interest #desire #positivity This Volume 4 Issue 8 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on October 28, 2021. Retrieved from http...
Oct 28, 2021•7 min•Season 4Ep. 8
As social beings who thrive in relationship with others, it is imperative to build bridges that connect our messages and ideas in ways that is relevant and meaningful, and taking this to heart will reward us with stronger connections with the people we serve. Check out this article for three suggestions for motivating engagement from the people you serve. #engagement #attention #interest #desire #positivity This Volume 4 Issue 7 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity we...
Oct 23, 2021•9 min•Season 4Ep. 7
How often have we marveled at the beauty of a butterfly while also failing to recognize the changes it had to experience to get there? We will fail to make our own positive changes every time we overvalue what we already have and undervalue what we stand to gain if only we are willing to let go. You can experience your own transformation when you remind yourself that a caterpillar is not meant to die a caterpillar, and neither are you. By engaging in the five reflection questions provided here, ...
Sep 17, 2021•10 min
It is our very capacity of compassion for those we love that can also drive us to seek injury for those who threaten the ones we love. When we increase who we include as ‘us’ and decrease who we exclude as ‘them,’ we empower understanding, unity and relationships, all prerequisites to being a true ally with our fellow world travelers. This Volume 4 Issue 5 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 2, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/bl...
Jul 02, 2021•8 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Everyone is fighting some kind of battle, a battle that we may never know anything about, because it’s the private battles we fight silently and to ourselves. Whatever you do to make a connection with others, know that for the right person, your efforts will mean the world to them—maybe even the tipping point that keeps them from giving up. Check out this article to hear a story about what Hashtag Positivity’s Executive Director learned after singing Happy Birthday over 1,200 times in 2020. This...
Apr 22, 2021•12 min•Season 4Ep. 3
A sense of purpose can provide the direction you need to enjoy where you are on your path while also looking forward to where you’re going with anticipation and excitement and can mean the difference between waking up every day excited rather than regrettably. By engaging in the three questions provided here you’ll be empowered and encouraged to discover a clear sense of purpose that’s specific and meaningful for you. This Volume 4 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Po...
Feb 15, 2021•9 min•Season 4Ep. 2
When we experience a gap between desire and reality and between expectation and outcome, the result can often be frustrating, humiliating, and discouraging. Yet, when you’re engaged and inspired by a dream and motivated by a vision, you become empowered and encouraged to The LEAD by leaning in, educating yourself, applying what you know, and doing more than expected and more than others are willing to do. This Volume 4 Issue 1 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity webs...
Feb 01, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Everything changes, and yet the more things change, the more things stay the same. The changes forced upon us in 2020 have helped to reveal our true nature, of who we are and what we’re made of. Whether you’ve spent the past year stepping back or stepping up to the challenge, the start of a new year is often when motivation is at an all-time high for initiating positive changes. To help you manage these changes and achieve your desired results , engage in the seven change management question off...
Dec 31, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Proverbs are concise time-tested advice that are often accepted as universal truths to shed light on our life experiences, yet a fascinating aspect is that their exact opposite can often be just as true. By engaging in strategic thinking through contextualize knowledge we become empowered and encouraged with discernment, discretion, and flexibility to make meaningful decisions, even when explicit tactics are not forthcoming. This Volume 3 Issue 17 positivity article originally appeared on the Ha...
Dec 23, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Despite the state of the world, there is still much to be thankful for, which is why Thanksgiving 2020 will perhaps go on record as one of the most important Thanksgivings of our lifetime. Check out this article to discover a sure foundation for our experiences that cannot be shaken by life’s whims by reframing what it means to be thankful. Enjoy! This Volume 3 Issue 16 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 23, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.hasht...
Nov 23, 2020•4 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Failure, criticism, and disappointment can be major stumbling stones, but when we're armed with a passionate mission to help the people we serve, it can provide us with the stamina to stay focused and persist. Check out this article to learn more. This Volume 3 Issue 15 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on October 27, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/focused-persistence ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity provides knowledge, skills, resou...
Nov 12, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In a world where online learning has become the norm, for teachers, trainers, and coaches to be successful they must become adept at using and synthesizing new tools to get the job done. Using this list of 21 online teaching tools as a starting point, you’ll be empowered and encouraged to level up your teaching ability in the new virtual world. This Volume 3 Issue 14 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 7, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpo...
Nov 08, 2020•19 min•Season 3Ep. 14
When we gain our sense of identity only from what we do, we run the risk of losing ourselves when we are no longer able to perform as we’ve grown to expect. By engaging in the questions and practices suggested here, we empower and encourage ourselves with an authentic character that can hold regardless of what we’re doing and regardless of the state of the world. This Volume 3 Issue 13 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on October 27, 2020. Retrieved from ht...
Oct 30, 2020•7 min•Season 3Ep. 13
The sudden shift to virtual classrooms has been overwhelming for many, including teachers, students, and parents. By engaging in the practices suggested here, educators can be empowered and encouraged to help their students gain continued confidence and satisfaction in their learning experience for life-long growth and development. This Volume 3 Issue 12 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 28, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.co...
Sep 28, 2020•13 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Everyone has a talent for something that they are able to do better than most others with little to no effort; the trouble is that, for some, they don't know what their talents are, and for many others, they simply don't take the time to turn their talents into honed skills. Yet by embracing, developing, and sharing your strengths, you become empowered to effectively serve yourself and those around you in your community. In other words, you allow your authentic colors to shine the brightest when...
Aug 30, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 11
When you are engaged with the right mindset, empowered with the right purpose, and encouraged with the right relationships, you become transformed into what I call a “Positivity Leader,” someone who has taken ownership of their life experiences for lifelong clarity, confidence, courage, and joy. This Volume 3 Issue 10 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 24, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/resiliency-will-set-you-free ABOUT ...
Jun 28, 2020•8 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Though dad and I were worlds apart as far as personality, he was one of my biggest supporters and truly taught me how to love deeply. Today, I do my best to embrace the lessons he passed on to me, honoring his legacy in all that I do. This Volume 3 Issue 8 positivity article originally appeared in the June 1, 2020 issue of the online magazine Herself360 . ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, and resources to help you and the people you influe...
Jun 20, 2020•6 min•Season 3Ep. 9
When we wake up to a society of complacency where Life, Liberty, and Happiness are taken away in the pursuit of Justice, we should all feel uneasy and pause to consider another way to serve and protect the people in our community. Check out this article for four reflection questions to ask yourself that, when answered, can provide direction for mindful action to heal as a community. This Volume 3 Issue 8 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 1, 2020. Re...
Jun 01, 2020•8 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Mental health has long been associated as a debilitating weakness that we avoid talking about, yet there are empowering role models who demonstrate that you can be a deeply passionate and emotional person and still be an effective and charismatic leader. Check out this article for ideas on how to do just that. This Volume 3 Issue 7 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 13, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/mental-health-practice...
May 15, 2020•6 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Today, all that I do is an expression of gratitude for the love my mother has shared with me, living every day the lessons that she shared. I would not be the man I am today without her, and for that I will always be grateful. This Volume 3 Issue 6 positivity article originally appeared in the May 1, 2020 issue of the online magazine Herself 360 . It’s also available on the Hashtag Positivity website at https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/lessons-from-my-mother ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is ...
May 15, 2020•8 min•Season 3Ep. 6
History provides plenty of examples of the tragic consequences of mass hysteria due to impulsive fear-based acts. Yet challenging times can also be valuable opportunities to practice responding mindfully by design rather than reacting impulsively by default. How? Start by practicing these three strategies: Stay Alert, Find Worthy Role Models, and Remember to Breathe. This Volume 3 Issue 4 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 28, 2020. Retrieved from h...
May 13, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Everyone has a reason to stress over the negativity in our world, but we don’t have to. Take advantage of National Humor and Stress Awareness month to focus on your mental and physical health and start enjoying the benefits today! Reaping the benefits of this free resource for your well-being will not only make you healthier, smarter, and happier, but it will also have a positive impact on the people you influence. So go out there, find the funny, and let your positivity shine! This Volume 3 Iss...
May 13, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we have to make the best of it, regardless of the cards that we’ve been dealt. We can choose to listen to cringing dissonance, or we can take stock of our circumstances, and with awareness make calculated changes to sing in harmony with one another, making the best of a challenging situation to stay resilient in the midst of challenges. This Volume 3 Issue 3 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 21, 2020....
May 13, 2020•8 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Some may argue that it’s impossible to decide our legacy while we’re alive, because our time has not yet been finished and we can’t control what others remember about us. There’s no arguing that truth, because we can’t control the thoughts, words, and actions of others! But what we can do is decide what process we want to commit our lives to, and then give it all we’ve got. This Volume 3 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 28, 2020. Retrie...
May 13, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 2
It’s not always easy to stay positive when faced with negative circumstances, acing challenges with big deep breaths can offer you a calm mind to be open to accommodations for disruptions, providing just enough wiggle room to help you identify alternate paths. This Volume 3 Issue 1 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on January 24, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-stay-positive-in-negative-situations ABOUT US Hashtag Positivi...
May 13, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Few things in life can be controlled and gearing up to accept this truth is a divine step for releasing the futile grip on that which no longer serves you and holds you prisoner. Check out thus article for seven practices for letting go in your everyday life, that if honed when times are good, you’ll be better prospered for when times are tough. This Volume 2 Issue 18 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December 21, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtag...
May 13, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 18
How we respond to our circumstances can have a significant impact on the experience of our circumstances. The implication is that what we choose to focus on has the power to change our experience and using the reflections provided in this article you’ll be empowered to find the good in your everyday life, regardless of circumstances. This Volume 2 Issue 17 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 7, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.co...
May 13, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 17
We are all fighting some kind of battle and we often never know the unseen battles that others may be going through. Choosing to be kind to others in our everyday life will ensure that you’ll encourage positive experiences for yourself and for those you lead. Check out this article for six practices for choosing kindness. This Volume 2 Issue 16 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on October 1, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/6-ways...
May 13, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The gap between expectations and outcomes in communication is often bigger than we'd like to believe, and by assessing every interaction as an opportunity to create emotional hooks we’ll be well prepared to open the door to fascinating communication rather than frustrated delusions. Check out this article to learn how to do just that. This Volume 2 Issue 15 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 1, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity....
May 13, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 15
