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What Brings You Joy?

This may seem like an odd question to ask in the middle of a pandemic! Yet, most of us have the opportunity to experience joy daily. When you think or say, “I enJOYed that” breathe deeply and let it in. Often,…

By Healthy Optimism | February 22, 2021 | Maximize your Potential |
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Shine Your Light. I’ll Shine Mine. Together We’ll See Our Way Through

All of us struggle with dark times, whether it’s a private, personal crisis or a public, worldwide crisis. As I shared in a recent Ashland Tidings article, I learned this lesson early when two months shy of my 13th birthday I…

By Healthy Optimism | December 18, 2020 | Maximize your Potential |
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Navigating Friendship through 2020 Adversity

This has been a tough year, Covid-19, the Almeda fire, and now elections. Many of us are feeling agitated and fearful. Countless institutions that we expected to provide a sense of security and solidity are in disarray. In times like…

By Healthy Optimism | October 23, 2020 | Maximize your Potential |
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Keeping Resilient During this Pandemic

Social Distancing has been helpful in reducing the spread of coronavirus disease. Yet it creates challenges for our well-being. I hope that these tips can help you lead a more “natural” life during the quarantine.   7 tips to keep your…

By Healthy Optimism | April 6, 2020 | Creativity Techniques, Musings |
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Vacation Anticipation: It Might Be the Best Part of Your Trip

“What was your favorite part of the trip?” This is often one of the first things our friends ask us when my wife and I return from a vacation.  However, imagine for a moment the surprise on your friend’s face…

By Healthy Optimism | February 25, 2020 | Musings |
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Why Willpower Fails Us (and What We Can Do About It)

I didn’t grow up wearing seatbelts, they weren’t available. When they were available, I still drove without wearing one. Yet now, I buckle up every time.  Why the change?  It’s not that I consider the consequences of not wearing a…

By Healthy Optimism | December 30, 2019 | Maximize your Potential, Musings |
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How to Create an Optimistic Legacy 

At some point in our life, many of us form a special bond with someone much younger. Perhaps as a grandparent, like I am to my 2-year-old grandson, or a beloved aunt or uncle, neighbor, or mentor. These relationships can…

By Healthy Optimism | October 16, 2019 | Musings |
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How to Stay Resilient Despite Fear of Natural Disasters

Wildfires, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes… depending on what part of the country you live in, most of us live under the threat of some kind of natural disaster. What kind of mental and emotional toll comes with the chronic stress associated…

By Healthy Optimism | August 3, 2019 | Improve your Health |
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Your Acquaintances Are More Important Than You Think! (Even if They’re Not Friends)

Often when we use the word “acquaintance,” we’re essentially describing a second-rate friend—we use the word in a negative sense. We tend to view these brief interchanges, with the barista at the local coffee shop or the neighbor you see…

By Healthy Optimism | June 18, 2019 | Musings |
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7 Ways to Optimize Your Resilience

If the latest news or personal challenges are taking a toll, maybe it’s time to cultivate your optimism, to help you bounce back and feel better. Resilience can be learned, and even small actions consistently performed increase your hardiness. Since…

By Healthy Optimism | April 23, 2019 | Improve your Health, Maximize your Potential, Musings |
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