The qualities and traits you see in others are most likely a reflection of the positive qualities and traits in you, as well as the things that need improving or changing.  What you see in others, most likely also exists in you. Other people really can...

When you encounter negative feedback, do you get defensive or let it deflate or derail you? Even though it's never pleasant, here are a few tips to make negative feedback positive: - Be open to the feedback but don't take it too personally - If appropriate, thank...

When someone's being negative towards you, it's a challenge not to react or let the negativity get to you. But if you react or let it get to you, you not only feed the negativity but your positivity also depletes. So, choose not to take the...

Happiness is something you can make happen. You can do simple things to make yourself happy. But happiness is more than a positive emotion; it's a state of being, something that is within. So, go within to experience inner happiness. Be happy and your happiness will...

When you encounter negative feedback, do you get defensive or let it deflate or derail you? Even though it's never pleasant, here are a few tips to make negative feedback positive: - Be open to the feedback but don't take it too personally - If appropriate, thank...

When you're caught in a rainfall of negativity, a person, a place, a situation, or even you, try this: create an umbrella of kind, optimistic thoughts. Hold the umbrella of thoughts over yourself and stay under it. It will help you to protect your positivity...

We often use 'complaining' as a social tool to share experiences and create humour.  We also use complaining as a method to take action, but no one likes a complainer. So, let’s stop complaining.  If you can’t stop immediately or if you feel that it’s just...

We often use 'complaining' as a social tool to share experiences and create humour.  We also use complaining as a method to take action, but no one likes a complainer. So, let’s stop complaining.  If you can’t stop immediately or if you feel that it’s just...

When people are going through challenging times, do you feel sorry for them?  Feeling sorry may be well intentioned but, is it positive, helpful, empowering? Could you come up with a more constructive alternative than ‘feeling sorry’?  You could keep your feelings positive and compassionate.  Then,...

Enthusiasm is a positive energy. Enthusiasm gets things done. Enthusiasm is contagious. Enthusiasm is often underrated, so how would you rate your enthusiasm?  Are you always brimming with enthusiasm, or do you curb it?  Does it flow naturally or do you need to spark and nurture...