Gratitude

Have you ever watched the movie Invictus? It was about the post-apartheid Rugby World Cup hosted by South Africa in 1995. Morgan Freeman played Nelson Mandela in the movie. There is a poem that was referenced several times. It was this poem that inspired Nelson Mandela, ‘Invictus.’ In the video below, it is read by…

Journaling is a popular self-improvement practice that integrates seamlessly into a morning positivity routine. It’s a simple, effective way to process thoughts and emotions, and it doesn’t require a lot of time. While journaling shares some similarities with other mindfulness activities like reading, it offers unique benefits that come from the act of writing itself.…

Exercise is often praised for its physical benefits—improving health, increasing longevity, and enhancing fitness. But for those who may not feel naturally inclined toward working out, these physical benefits alone might not provide enough motivation to establish a routine. What is often overlooked is the significant impact exercise can have on mental health, especially when…

If you enjoy reading, incorporating positive material into your morning routine can be an effective way to start the day on a high note. Reading, unlike other forms of sensory input, engages the brain in unique ways. Research has shown that reading activates different parts of the brain, depending on whether you’re reading fiction or…

Gratitude is one of the most effective ways to shift your mindset and bring more positivity into your life. When practiced regularly, it helps you focus on the good things in life rather than dwelling on what’s lacking. Starting a morning gratitude practice is particularly beneficial because it allows you to set a positive tone…

Affirmations have become one of the most popular tools in the world of self-help and personal development, and it’s easy to see why. They are simple to incorporate into your daily routine, yet powerful enough to create lasting change. Morning affirmations, in particular, set a positive tone for the day, helping to reframe your mindset…

Choosing to start your day with gratitude or positive thinking is a fantastic first step toward a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. But the next step—deciding exactly how to implement positivity into your morning routine—can feel overwhelming. With so many techniques and methods to choose from, it’s important to find one that works best…

Did you know that starting your day with positivity is one of the best things you can do to improve your life? It has an immediate, powerful impact on your life. The benefits are numerous, and you start experiencing them from the first day you deliberately begin your day being positive and grateful. These are…

Be grateful for everything – even insults.

In the book, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, the author, Shunryu Suzuki, shares a story about the Single-Minded way, or the railroad track. The Bodhisattva’s [person on the path to enlightenment] way is called “the single-minded way,” or “one railway track thousands of miles long.” The railway track is always the same. If it were to…

The lesson is for goodness sake pay yourself first and save for retirement. It would be a lot more fun with money.