People (one of the four Ps of Positive Psychology) are an important part of our happiness. Studies like the Grant Study in “The Good Life” by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz confirm that relationships are key. [Listen to the TED…
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The Four Ps of Positive Psychology Practices
Positive shift happens when we practice the building blocks of positive psychology. The first letters of the practices that have been shown by research to increase happiness and well-being, happen to spell BE MEASURING. (although it is not usually important…
Keep a Candle Burning
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Dedicated to the positive people in my life, and to those who have touched my life and departed from this earth. Keep a Candle Burning Keep a candle burning to guide us through the night.…
Posted in personal development
Uplift with Kindness and Compassion
Uplift is one of the Building Blocks of Positive Shift. We can uplift ourselves with positive music, videos, quotes and thoughts. And we can uplift others with positive words, genuine compliments, acts of kindness, and simple gifts of appreciation. We…
Posted in Ideas That Work, positive shift
Show Your Promise
Promise is potential. Do you know how to reach for your potential? To KEEP your promise: Know yourself. Find a self assessment form at the Brand and Purpose Toolkit. Then explore links to Discover U. Many online tools can be…
Posted in goals, personal development
The ABCs of Impact
Impact means making a difference, and many of us want to have a positive impact in the world through our work and lives. Purpose is one of the four Ps of positive shift, and an important part of our happiness.…
Daily Inspiration
Sometimes mistakes can provide inspiration. Recently I made a typo and inadvertantly omitted the i in daily planit, resulting in The Daily Plant. An idea was born. Why not post a quote every day that plants a seed of thought…
Paused or On Hold?
As I take time to review the past year, and set goals for the coming year, I am struck by the thought: have I paused, or am I just on hold? The symbol for both looks the same, but they…
Posted in goals
Kanban with Keep
I’ve tried many ways of managing projects, but became interested in the kanban method. I wanted to experiment with it, but did not wish to download a new app to try, and I wasn’t sold on the idea of using…
Screen and Page: 2021 Oscar Contenders
For several years I’ve been reading books that have been adapted into movies, and watching the movies. I don’t always read or watch based on this criteria, but when I do, there are often pleasant surprises that I might not…
Posted in Books
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