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The #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastCourt of Public OpinionPublic opinion can create conflict for hairstyles, music styles, and literary styles—but Rick Nelson and the Inuits have a possible solution. This Volume 8 Issue 3 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 4, 2025. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/court-of-public-opinionABOUT THE HOSTJonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping people experience abiding joy through curiosity ad wonder. jonas@hashtagpositivity.com MUSIC & AUDIO CLIPS...2025-06-0105 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastMaking Room for DoubtThere were things I didn’t know I didn’t know, but if I had learned anything, I knew there were questions that were not even on my radar yet. Check out this episode to learn more, and hear the story of how I let go of certainty and embraced doubt after buying the rights to Hashtag Positivity. Enjoy! #positivity, #mindset, #purpose, #relationships, #doubt   This Volume 8 Issue 2 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on January 6, 2025. Retrieved from ...2025-01-1103 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastTrash or Treasure?Who’s the real villain here? The people who abandoned you at the first sign of vulnerability? Or the ones who recognize your worth and raise you up?  Check out this episode to learn more, and hear the fascinating story of a ship that sank twice. Enjoy! #positivity, #mindset, #purpose, #relationships, #trashortreasure #ussstewart  This Volume 8 Issue 1 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on January 1, 2025. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/trash-or-treasure  2025-01-0102 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastGive Peace a ChanceWhen you show up as your authentic self, your mere presence alone can do the talking. Check out this episode to learn more, and hear the story of a jazz musician who stopped a civil war for a day just buy showing up with his trumpet.  Enjoy! #positivity, #mindset, #purpose, #relationships, #peace #authenticity #jazz #louisarmstrong  This Volume 7 Issue 12 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December 31, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/give-peace-a-chance  2024-12-2404 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastKeyboards, Steamships & The Pot Roast PrincipleIn the book Typewriting Behavior, August Dvorak discusses what he calls intelligent behavior, referring to the adoption of new technologies and techniques in place of previous de facto traditions—a call for adapting to the ever-changing circumstances of our New World. Check out this episode to learn more, and hear a story about we can learn from keyboards, steamships, and the Pot Roast Principle. Enjoy! #positivity, #mindset, #purpose, #relationships, #change, #typewriting, #steamships, #potroast  This Volume 7 Issue 11 positivity essay originally app...2024-11-2712 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastPrison (but with cats)It's been said that a happy life needs only three things: something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for. If lately your heart has felt empty, consider which one might be missing. Check out this episode to learn more, and hear a story about cats in prison and a busker in Covent Garden. Enjoy! #positivity, #happiness, #mindset, #purpose, #relationships, #cats This Volume 7 Issue 10 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity...2024-11-1007 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastAll Fun & GamesA good game provides the joy of accomplishment, skill-building, and meaning; but these joys don’t just have to be all fun and games—they can also provide encouragement that permeates every aspect of your life. Check out this brief story to explore how. Enjoy! #positivity #opportunity #mindset #purpose #relationships #pinball  This Volume 7 Issue 8 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 25, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/all-fun-games  ABOUT THE HOST ...2024-09-2606 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastExperiencing Colors That Are RealWe can wait our whole lives for someday opportunities, or we can make our opportunities for ourselves. Check out this brief story to explore what it means to pursue authentic experiences rather than removable things. Enjoy! #positivity #opportunity #purpose  This Volume 7 Issue 7 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 2, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/experiencing-colors-that-are-real ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and fa...2024-07-0409 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastVibrato of GratitudeRegardless of what we achieve and regardless of what we gain, everything is temporary, in a constant state of vibrato—whether deep or shallow and whether fast or slow. And how we choose to experience this vibrato is completely up to us.  Check out this brief story to explore how we can live with enough lows and highs as we fly our way home.  This Volume 7 Issue 6 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 27, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/vibrato-of-gratitude 2024-06-2706 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastLeading with YesThat’s the thing about making people wrong: They don’t like it! And instead of being grateful, they can become resentful—preventing positive and productive connections with the people around us, while also losing the opportunity for open communication and collaboration. Check out this brief story to learn a simple way to foster meaningful, positive, and productive connections with the important people in your life. This Volume 7 Issue 5 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 14, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/leading-with-yes  2024-06-2405 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastFear or Joy?Motivation is ever-present. It’s not that we lack motivation; rather, it’s a matter of what we’re motivated by. Are we motivated by what we stand to lose or by what we stand to gain? Check out this brief story to learn about making our joy greater than our fear. This Volume 7 Issue 4 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 3, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/fear-or-joy  ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. i...2024-06-0504 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastA Simple MisunderstandingSometimes, objective reality is replaced by subjective reality, and embracing this complexity and nuance just might open the door to perspective, possibility, and peace. Check out this brief article to hear how ampersand can reframe conversations, enhance communication, and improve relationships. This Volume 7 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 17, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/a-simple-misunderstanding ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination...2024-02-0509 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow to Lose a Friend (in 10 words or less)We don’t need to chase people who don’t want us in their lives, for our hearts will be better served spending time with people who do want us around for this game of life.  Check out this brief article to hear a story about how our words and actions affect our relationships, for better or for worse. This Volume 7 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 4, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-lose-a-friend-in-10-words-or-less ABO...2024-02-0307 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhat Happens When You See Your Shadow?In every moment, we are in a constant current of change—and while we cannot control this current, what we can control is what happens within us. Check out this brief article to learn how our choice to face or ignore our shadow can impact our experience of happiness. This Volume 7 Issue 1 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 2, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-see-your-shadow ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a sto...2024-02-0204 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastGood Deeds in a Weary WorldThe world can sometimes feel dark and weary—shrouded by nuances of fear, jealousy, and rage. Yet, like the moonshine on a world shrouded in darkness, even the smallest of deeds done with love in our heart can become a beaconing light to guide our way.   In this episode, you’ll hear a story about how following in the footsteps of loving kindness can shield us from the “winter’s rage” of a seemingly dark and weary world. This Volume 6 Issue 14 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December...2023-12-2511 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhere One Thing Ends (and another begins)When we fail to see the beauty around us, perhaps it’s not so much that we lack the capacity to recognize and understand beauty in our world—perhaps this beauty simply lacks the frame that provides a contextual boundary. We pass it by, because it doesn’t appear relevant to us. Check out this brief article to hear fascinating stories on the importance of boundaries.  This Volume 6 Issue 13 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December 10, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog ...2023-12-1112 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThis Soul Game of Hide & SeekI don’t really know anything about anything, but what I choose to believe we are here to Love one another. But I wonder how useful this choice is?  This Volume 6 Issue 12 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 16, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/this-soul-game-of-hide-seek ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping individuals, teams, and communities Grow with the Flow to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your chal...2023-11-1603 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHaters or Helpers?No one likes to be wrong—and people especially don’t like to be perceived as wrong by others. But in our search for certainty, we would do well to calibrate our certainty to actual knowledge and skills, rather than mere wishful thinking. Check out this story to learn more about the value of curiosity over certainty, and how it can improve your decision making, form stronger relationships, and live an overall happier life. This Volume 6 Issue 11 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 19, 2023. Retrieved from...2023-09-1909 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe Rich Spirt of HumanityEvery time you meet someone, a part of that person becomes woven into the fabric of who you are—because when two worlds collide, both are transformed. Check out this brief article to learn more about this transformation and how the experience of metamagic can reveal the magic in our everyday lives. This Volume 6 Issue 10 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 11, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-rich-spirit-of-humanity  ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and...2023-09-1209 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastBe On the SceneAnything worthwhile will by definition take a while—likely even much longer than expected—but it will also by definition be worth it in the end. This episode shares a fascinating true story of a how one young actor used patience to launch a lifelong career as a cultural icon. This Volume 6 Issue 9 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 28, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/be-on-the-scene ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fa...2023-06-2805 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastRemember Who You AreIt can be easy to forget who we are while responding to the demands of the world around us. This can be true whether we’re fighting a literal war or fighting the day-to-day battles of everyday life. This episode shares a poignant true story of a how showing up as your authentic self can help remind you of who you are, even after trauma. This Volume 6 Issue 8 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 5, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/remember-who-you-are  A...2023-06-0503 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastA Fig in WinterA mere “oops” and a playful laugh is not what you might expect when damaging a brand new vehicle, but that’s just how Dave is—as long as I’ve known him, he has never wished for a fig in winter. This episode share a story that demonstrates how to heal suffering and experience joy. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 28 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 3, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/a-fig-in-winter ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a story...2023-06-0506 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastRaising a Sunken ShipWe cannot go through life without making mistakes—it’s simply an inherent part of the human experience. Yet when we lack the willingness to atone for these missteps, we become discouraged with disharmony and separation from the important people in our lives, while also risking stains to our integrity and character.  This episode shares ideas to demonstrate respect and remain in harmony with the important people in your life. This Volume 5 Issue 27 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on August 9, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/raising-a-sunken-ship 2023-06-0504 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhat Are You Sitting on the Shore Of?Just as a sports team doesn’t take the field alone, so too can we benefit from worthy coaches, guides, and mentors  who know the way, go the way, and show the way. After all, the players on the field are too close to the field to see the bigger picture, which is where the true value of a coach is found—providing a mirror to reflect back what they are not able to see themselves.  This episode shares the story of how I first learned of the value of mentorship and the impact it had...2023-06-0505 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhat Are Your Grateful For?When compelled to be grateful for what we aren’t grateful for, it can do more harm than good—yet research is still clear that gratitude is nevertheless a valued contributor to well being. This episode explores the secrets of gratitude for true and lasting joy. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 25 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 13, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/what-are-you-grateful-for ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjo...2023-06-0504 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe Infinite Monkey TheoremThe Infinite Monkey Theorem suggests that any event with a probability more than zero can happen at some point, if given enough time. But as the physicist Max Tegmark reminds us, “really freak events happen only exponentially rarely.”  This episode shares the true story of an exponentially rare moment and how I turned the tide of grief around to rise again and continue navigating the waters of life. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 24 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 27, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog...2023-06-0410 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastFinding Your VoiceEveryone has a talent, and if you don’t know what your talent is, it just means you haven’t discovered it yet. Talent can sometimes first present itself as a weakness. And For a talent to be useful, it must be practiced. This episode shares the story of how I discovered these truths and along the way overcame shyness and a debilitating stutter to find my voice. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 23 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 8, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/finding-your-voice 2023-06-0405 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe Sailing OpossumWe will never be held responsible for what we are not capable of handling—or at the very least capable of learning. As such, responsibility doesn’t preclude risk; rather, it calls us to understand our strengths, know what’s negotiable, and then boldly step forward to learn and grow, come what may. This episode shares the fascinating story of a family that took on the responsibility of caring for a life in need—and in so doing, fostered what may be the world's only sailing opossum. Enjoy! This Volume 5...2023-06-0310 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe Real Secret of MagicMagicians are often asked, “How’d you do that?” Many people assume it has something to do with subtle misdirection—a little smoke here or a perfectly placed mirror there—but the real answer may surprise you. In this episode, hear the fascinating story of how I stumbled upon the real secret of magic. Enjoy!  This Volume 5 Issue 21 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 20, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-real-secret-of-magic  ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communit...2023-06-0207 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastName It to Tame ItMany people seem to suffer from eisoptrophobia—the fear of seeing one’s own reflection. When this happen, they fail to see what’s right in front of them because they don’t like what’s staring back at them. And so, to avoid the discomfort, they simply avert their eyes from the clutter of their lives. The psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Siegel, however, suggests that to make positive change in our lives, we have to "name it to tame it." This episode shares the story of how one man tamed the streets of West Sussex and...2023-06-0107 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow does what you do reflect who you are?It’s been said that “if a man has not discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live,” and if this is true then Harry Chapin was certainly a man fit to live—becoming a change-maker—looking...seeing a need—and with compassion taking action to do something about it. This episode charts a powerful story of how you can be a change-maker through clarity of purpose. Enjoy!  This Volume 5 Issue 19 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 5, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-does-what-you-do...2023-06-0103 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow to be a visionaryDespite his lack of experience, Hiroshi was able to succeed through honesty, anticipation, and imagination—and you can use these same principles to likewise empower your own vision. This episode shares the story of how it all worked out. Enjoy!  This Volume 5 Issue 18 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 31, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-be-a-visionary ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to...2023-06-0103 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow to hit a target 6.8 million miles awayIt’s been said that the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now. This episode shares the story how process goals can help you achieve success from even 6.8 million miles away. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 17 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 7, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-hit-a-target-68-million-miles-away ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with J...2023-06-0104 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow a 12-year-old saved 3,000 ChildrenA compassionate mission can empower you with the grit to persist even the face of adversity. This episode shares the story of how a courageous 12-year-old saved over 3,000 children from bonded labor with persistent effort, even at the sacrifice of his own safety. This Volume 5 Issue 16 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 5, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-a-12-year-old-saved-3000-children ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abid...2023-06-0105 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastSuccess vs. SignificanceThe glitz and glamor of success will always pale in comparison with significance. This episode shares the story of how one man sacrificed personal comfort and financial security to focus on what sincerely mattered most to his journey. This Volume 5 Issue 15 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 27, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/success-vs-significance-what-are-you-focusing-on ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to disc...2023-06-0104 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow to Make People Feel invisibleIt's easy to respond in kind when others treat you as invisible—but the true test is when they try to get an emotional reaction out of you. To make others invisible under these conditions is a skill reserved for the masters. This episode shares the story of one child's efforts to make others feel invisible on the school playground, and another child's bravery to step up to be an ally.  This Volume 5 Issue 14 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 20, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-make-people-feel-invisible 2023-06-0106 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe Secret to True & Lasting JoyRegardless of knowledge, skills, and talent—and regardless of how bad we want it—not everyone achieves their goals. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth pursuing. This episode shares a poignant true story of what’s possible when we seek and take advantage of opportunities worth pursuing. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 13 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 9, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-secret-to-true-lasting-joy ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Livin...2023-06-0106 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe Meeting of Two PersonalitiesCarl Jung once suggested that ​“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” This episode of the Hashtag Positivity Podcast offers five suggestions to encourage the people you serve to be positively transformed. Enjoy! This Volume 6 Issue 7 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 29, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-meeting-of-two-personalities  ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experien...2023-05-2912 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastConspiring TogetherSome people may never consider giving business to competition, but as one of my mentors, Rick Forgay, taught me: the true value of competition is conspiring together for the benefit of the people we serve. Check out this brief article to here the story of the day I took this lesson to heart. Enjoy! This Volume 6 Issue 6 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 9, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/conspiring-together ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and...2023-05-1704 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHanlon’s RazorThe physicist Marie Curie reminds us, “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”  With a little more understanding, we can perhaps come to find there is far less malice in our world than we might at first assume, and discover instead that there is simply far more ignorance, apathy, and poor judgment. Check out this brief article to hear recent tragic stories written by our society along with a way to ov...2023-04-2008 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow to Make Someone’s Life BetterLove doesn’t get to know you first and then decides to love you. Love loves you first, and that’s how it gets to know you. Love starts with ignorance and ends with understanding. Check out this brief article to explore ideas for bestowing the powers of love as an antedate to three poisons threatening humanity. Enjoy! #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #joy #relationships #love #ukraine #dariusrucker #guardianangel #hubris #ignorance This Volume 6 Issue 4 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 24, 2023. Retrieved from...2023-02-2512 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThis Too Shall PassWe are in a state of constant flow, and when we do not welcome change and instead fight the current in favor of stagnation, this resistance damns our potential and prevents positive growth. Check out this episode to learn more about initiating and managing positive change for individual, team, and community growth. This Volume 5 Issue 1 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on January 31, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/this-too-shall-pass ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community...2022-02-0407 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteEtched in the HeartIt's can be easy to get distracted by the demands of every day life and forget where you are, where you came from, and where you're headed—especially when you don't take the time to create meaningful and memorable connections with your past, present, and potential future. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to hear an inspiring story of how one man connected with his past to help lead him home after three decades.OFFERHashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience in their work, life, and community. To...2022-01-1907 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteHeart of GoldOlympic medals don't always go to the best athletes in the word, but sometimes they do go to Olympians with hearts of gold—even when it's a long shot. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to hear the story of a silver medal winner with a heart if gold.OFFERHashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience in their work, life, and community. To see what Hashtag Positivity can do for you, connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: www.hashtagpositivity.com/connect...2022-01-1505 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhat’s in Your Suitcase?It can be difficult to escape from trouble when you’re weighed down with baggage, and it can be difficult to get to where you’re going when forced to carry what should have been put down years ago. In other words: Don’t be weighed down by things—yet be ready to collect experiences along the way. This Volume 4 Issue 12 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December 31, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/whats-in-your-suitcase ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in t...2022-01-0106 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcasteLearning Design to Transform Your BusinessAfter years of scrambling from city to city to serve clients, Hashtag Positivity’s Executive Director began to wonder if there was a better way. Then he began studying elearning design and knew I had found the answer. Check out this brief article to hear the whole story and how developing your own online course can help you as a thought leader demonstrate authority in your industry, provide value to the people you serve, and multiply your influence. This Volume 4 Issue 4 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 12, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.co...2021-12-3010 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhy I Didn’t Get a Haircut YetThough results require action, it’s only when we engage in the right actions that worthy performance can be achieved. Check out this article to learn more about the value of reflection in achieving desired results. This Volume 4 Issue 11 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 11, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/why-i-didnt-get-a-haircut-yet ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. OFFER 1. Enroll in an Online Course! hashtagpositivity.co...2021-11-1203 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastLed by the HeartThe best made plans of mice and men often go awry, and if we're mindful about how we respond to the awry, we can choose to be led by the heart through compassionate connection with others, collectively tending to the needs of the day with kindness, respect, and dignity—using our influence as a force for good. Check out this article to explore what compassion might mean for you and the people you serve, if you allow it. This Volume 4 Issue 10 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 8, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.co...2021-11-1012 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow to Get Your Priorities StraightWhen 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 meaningful projects in on time, but also remain balanced, fulfilled, and supported along the way. 2021-11-0312 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastMight, Can & WillRegardless 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 https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/might-can-will ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders initiate and manage positive change for pe...2021-10-2807 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThree Motivators for Engaging Your AudienceAs 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 website on October 22, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/three-motivators-for-engaging-your-audience ABOUT...2021-10-2308 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastGrowth By DesignHow 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, you’ll be empowered and encouraged to initiate positive ch...2021-09-1710 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastA Tale of Two KittiesIt 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/blog/a-tale-of-two-kitties ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity provides knowledge, skills, resources, and supp...2021-07-0307 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhat I Learned After Singing Happy Birthday Over 1,200 TimesEveryone 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 Volume 4 Issue 3 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on Mar...2021-04-2212 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteSocial SupportThis episode shares a valuable reminder of the importance of sharing kindness and generosity towards the individuals, families, and businesses in our communities. We’re all in this together as a community, and together as a community, we can come out on the other side of challenges stronger than before, so long as we stick together. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more.OFFERBecome an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including the exclusive members only Hashtag Positivity Po...2021-03-0104 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow to Develop Clarity of PurposeA 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 Positivity website on February 14, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-develop-clarity-of-purpose  ...2021-02-1508 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastLessons from a Jazz Saxophonist: Take the LEADWhen 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 website on January 31, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/lessons-from-a-jazz-saxophonist-take-the-lead ABOUT US...2021-02-0105 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteStick Your Neck OutWe often find ourselves in “long shot” situations, yet the story you’ll discover in this episode encouraging reminder of what’s possible when you start with who you are, honor your uniqueness, and stick your neck out to grow beyond what you thought was possible and beyond your reach—like a fish learning to climb a tree or a giraffe learning to ride in a raft—stretching your comfort zone and moving instead into your growth zone. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more!OFFERBecome an official...2021-01-1805 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY Podcast7 Change Management Questions for Positive GrowthEverything 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 offered here to help yourself stay focused and reflexive on your...2020-12-3108 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteFrom Pain to PassionWhen we experience pain it can be easy to try and avoid the suffering that comes with it, but as the author Andrew Buerger reminds us, we have a valuable opportunity to use that pain to fuel our passion and make the world a better place as a result. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more about making every day a positive day through purpose and passion.OFFERBecome an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including...2020-12-3114 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteRelish the MomentsIt can be easy to take everyday life for granted—perhaps even treating the best of friends as mere furniture in our lives. Yet, when we’re mindful, we become empowered to recognize that even ordinary moments, like sharing a hotdog with a friend, can become an extraordinary moment if only we take the time to relish it. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more and hear the inspiring story of one person who went above and beyond to relish a friendship.OFFERBecome an official member of H...2020-12-2804 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteMeet New FriendsThe years can often be unkind, as loved one pass away and we are left to carry on without them; even still, we are presented with opportunities to meet new people, reminding us that we are not alone in this world, and that if we allow it, we can see that the best truly is yet to come. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more.OFFERBecome an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including the exclusive...2020-12-2504 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastConflicting Advice: The Case for Contextualized Knowledge 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 Hashtag Positivity website on December 22, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/conflicting-advice ABOUT US ...2020-12-2311 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteShared BlessingsWhat happens to one of us affects all of us, and when the necessities of life become luxuries that not all of us can afford, it is then that we must rise up and stand together, to get by with a little help from our community. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more.OFFERBecome an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including the exclusive members only Hashtag Positivity Podcast! Join now at learn.hashtagpositivity.com/join2020-12-2204 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteAuthentic CharacterThroughout our lives we will be called to play many roles, and though we may not always get the role that we had hoped for—and perhaps not even the ones we feel most suited for—even still, we are challenged to step up and play our part with authentic character. And when we do this, we become empowered with opportunities to be Happy, regardless of the roles we play.Check out this episode of One a Positive Note to learn more.OFFERBecome an official member of Hashtag Positivity and...2020-12-2105 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThank You: The Meaning of Giving ThanksDespite 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.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/thank-you-the-meaning-of-giving-thanks ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity provides knowledge, sk...2020-11-2304 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastFocused PersistenceFailure, 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, resources, and support to help emerging leaders and their influencers enter the next chapter of life and career with...2020-11-1210 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY Podcast21 Tools for Online TeachingIn 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.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/21-tools-for-online-teaching ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social en...2020-11-0818 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastAuthentic CharacterWhen 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 https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/authentic-character ABOUT US 2020-10-3007 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteValuable SkillsEven the most seemingly mundane skills can be used to our advantage and may even be just the thing that sets us apart from others. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more.OFFERBecome an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including the exclusive members only Hashtag Positivity Podcast! Join now at learn.hashtagpositivity.com/joinCONNECT WITH THE SHOWEmail: jonas@hashtagpositivty.comWebsite: onapositivenote.com2020-10-1904 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastVirtual Classroom TipsThe 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.com/blog/virtual-classroom-tips ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides knowledge, skills, resources, and support to emerging leaders...2020-09-2812 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastBloom Where You’re PlantedEveryone 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 you bloom where you're planted. This Volume 3 Issue 11 positivity article originally app...2020-08-3004 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteForgive & Remember HumanityThe world could use more people who remember the humanity that unites us rather than the differences that divide us. At the end of the day, we all want to be happy, so as different as we are, aren’t we all still the same? Check out this episode of One a Positive Note to learn more.OFFERDo you and the people you influence have a growth mindset, clarity of purpose, and high value relationships? If you’d like to level-up your psychological capital and emotional intelligence, then sign up for the...2020-07-1206 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteSing in HarmonySometimes 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 do nothing and resign ourselves to lasting 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.OFFERDo you and the people you influence have a growth mindset, clarity of purpose, and high value relationships? If you’d like to level-up your psychological capital and emotional intelligence, then sign up for the interactive onli...2020-06-2906 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastResiliency Will Set You FreeWhen 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 US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, and resources to help you and the people you...2020-06-2807 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastLesson From My FatherThough 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 influence experience greater clarity, confidence...2020-06-2006 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastFour Reflections for Social JusticeWhen 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. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/four-reflections-for-social-justice ABOUT US 2020-06-0107 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastMental Health Practices to Enhance Your LeadershipMental 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-practices-to-enhance-your-leadership ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, and resources to...2020-05-1506 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastLessons from My MotherToday, 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 a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, an...2020-05-1507 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastResponding to CrisisHistory 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 https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/responding-to-crisis ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, and resources...2020-05-1309 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastFinding The FunnyEveryone 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 Issue 5 positivity article originally appeared in the April edition of th...2020-05-1309 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastPracticing Resilience in the Midst of ChallengesSometimes 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. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/practicing-resilience-in-the-midst-of-challenge ABOUT US...2020-05-1307 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhat’s Your Legacy?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. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/whats-your-legacy 2020-05-1311 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastHow to Stay Positive in Negative SituationsIt’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 Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, and resources to help you and the people you influence experience greater clarity, co...2020-05-1305 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhy Letting Go MattersFew 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.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/why-letting-go-matters ABOUT US Hashtag Po...2020-05-1315 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastFinding The GoodHow 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.com/blog/finding-the-good ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coachi...2020-05-1310 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY Podcast6 Ways To Be KindWe 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-to-be-kind ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coa...2020-05-1309 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe Single Biggest Problem In Communication (and a proposed solution)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.com/blog/the-single-biggest-problem-in-communication-and-a-proposed-solution ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, and res...2020-05-1313 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastPursuing HappinessThe Declaration of Independence state: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." But what exactly does happiness mean? And what does it mean to pursue it? Check out this article to dive deeper into happiness. This Volume 2 Issue 14 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 4, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/pursuing-happiness ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a...2020-05-1312 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastIs social comparison holding you back?When we allow comparison, apathy, and blind ambition to hold us back and play life small, we are self-electing to refrain from pursuing excellence. The only person responsible for our growth and development is the person in the mirror—that is the only person we can rely on to enact the excellence principles and practices necessary to be better today than we were yesterday. Check out this article to explore three practices for pursing excellence. This Volume 2 Issue 13 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 17, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/is-social-comparison-holding-you-back...2020-05-1312 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY Podcast3 Ways to Experience More JoyIt can be frustrating when things don’t go as planned but focusing on what matters most will empower you to navigate new pathways to positive outcomes. Check out this article for three strategies for experiencing more joy in everyday life. This Volume 2 Issue 12 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 17, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/3-ways-to-experience-more-joy ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, and resources to help you and the people you influence experience greater clarity, confidence, courage, an...2020-05-1311 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY Podcast9 Ways to Authentically Encourage OthersThe most valuable gift you can give others is the gift of your time and genuine presence. People are always worth that sincere investment, because life is all done with people. Check out this article for accessible and actionable practices for being a proactive source of encouragement in the lives of those around us. This Volume 2 Issue 11 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March, 26 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/9-ways-to-authentically-encourage-others ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, and resources...2020-05-1316 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastEncouragement Is Great, But This Is BetterWithout the empowerment of direction life can become frustrating. Even when we may be fully engaged, not knowing what we want to do and not knowing where we want to go will lead to merely going through life rather than growing through life. Next year we may be a year older, but will we be a year wiser too? Check out this article for some ideas for seeking and providing empowerment. This Volume 2 Issue 10 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March, 7 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/encouragement-is-great-but-this-is-better 2020-05-1305 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastConnecting Expectation And OutcomesIf our goal is to influence others by inspiring them into motivated action, then it is our responsibility to build a bridge that connects where they are and lead them across to where we want to take them. This bridge is created by building an engaging rapport that demonstrates care, relatability, understanding, and acceptance. Check out this article to dive deeper. This Volume 2 Issue 9 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 28, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/connecting-expectations-and-outcomes ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social...2020-05-1310 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY Podcast3 Ways to Enhance Your InfluenceWe already have influence, but the question is what kind of impact are we making with it? By being more intentional about our words, actions, and interactions with others we will be empowered to facilitate positive experiences for ourselves and for those round us, opening us up to a world of amazing possibilities. Check out this article to dive deeper. This Volume 2 Issue 8 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 21, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/3-ways-to-enhance-your-influence ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship...2020-05-1312 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe Five Promises of LoveThree simple words with profound significance: “I” and “Love” and “You.” Whether directed towards oneself, a partner, family member, friend, business partner, or any other version of “love," these three words circle together to form the bond that will carry the relationship through all of life’s seasons. Check out this article for an outline of the five promises held within authentic love. This Volume 2 Issue 7 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 14, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-five-promises-of-love ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepr...2020-05-1306 minThe #POSITIVITY PodcastThe #POSITIVITY PodcastWhat Do You Mean When You Say I Love You?With so many definitions for love, it’s no wonder there can be so much misunderstanding surrounding it. The next time you feel affection for someone, keep these definitions of love in mind so you can pinpoint exactly how you feel. This Volume 2 Issue 6 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 7, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/what-do-you-mean-when-you-say-i-love-you ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity is a social entrepreneurship that provides training, coaching, and resources to help you and the people you influence experience greater clarity, confidence, courage, an...2020-05-1305 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteMake Any Job Your Dream JobSome people might view their job as something perhaps less than glamorous, but by taking into consideration your unique talents and skills you’ll be empowered to mindfully redefine the job description to one that best expresses your unique skills and talents, in a way that honors who you are and provides more value to those you serve. OFFER For a limited time we’re offering a free introductory course on positivity where you’ll learn the basics of fostering a positive growth mindset, gaining clarity of purpose, and developing high value relation...2019-12-2406 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteReceive GracefullyThe world is full of negative news stories, that’s why the On a Positive Note podcast looks to what’s right with the world first and then uses that knowledge to make what’s wrong with the world better a little bit better (or maybe even irrelevant). In this episode we share a joke, a quote from Mr. Rogers, a positive news story that went viral this week, and a related personal story…all in under eight minutes. Enjoy! OFFER Everyone has a reason to be negative, so let's make #positivity louder! Se...2019-12-1107 minOn a Positive NoteOn a Positive NoteWelcome to On a Positive Note!The world is full of negative news stories, that’s why the On a Positive Note podcast looks to what’s right with the world first and then uses that knowledge to make what’s wrong with the world better a little bit better (or maybe even irrelevant). In this inaugural episode we begin this series on a positive note by sharing four positive news stories from around the world, along with a penny whistle solo. Enjoy! OFFER Everyone has a reason to be negative, so let's make #positivity louder! See what it can do for...2019-12-0506 min