The Power of a Positive Mental Attitude

I found a really good website that emphasizes the power of a positive mental attitude. Not sure where it comes from, but they cite the following formula for happiness (and it makes sense to me):– 50% is determined by genetics–… Read moreThe Power of a Positive Mental Attitude

First Steps!

As we continue to age, our bodies begin to give us signs that sometimes get us down. I’m talking about the little noises when we get up from sitting too long, and the pains in the back and legs that… Read moreFirst Steps!

Everyday Heroes

Sometimes I think we forget to honor some of the real heroes in our world. I came across an Daily Local News article today that reminded me of four local heroes. The first is Betsy Ney. Betsy is a 51… Read moreEveryday Heroes

The Importance of Being Kind

While perusing Facebook this morning, I ran across this article. Please take a minute to read and digest! There is so much truth in what this lady says, “It’s important to be kind. You can’t know all the times that… Read moreThe Importance of Being Kind

Checklist for a Positive Life

Just a quick entry today…here’s a checklist for a positive lifestyle. Credited to @Motiversity on Twitter here. CHECKLIST: ✓ Smile. ✓ Exercise. ✓ Eat right. ✓ Enjoy life. ✓ Set goals. ✓ Love yourself. ✓ Rest and relax. ✓ Care… Read moreChecklist for a Positive Life

There are still some role models out there!

As a proud graduate of Penn State University, I had the privilege to see most of Saquon Barkley’s college career. He was truly an impressive example of a premier college football player. He continues to excel on a somewhat offensively… Read moreThere are still some role models out there!

Positivity even in a Storm

I wasn’t planning to post today, until I saw this story “Boy donates savings for Disney trip to buy food for Hurricane Dorian evacuees“. It seems that 6 year old Jermaine Bell, concerned that those who had to evacuate due… Read morePositivity even in a Storm

Be Optimistic…and live longer?

Aside from the generally good feelings that result from being optimistic and positive, it turns out that there may be an even better reason to build this lifestyle. A recent study by a team at the Boston University School of… Read moreBe Optimistic…and live longer?

Connecting Positivity and Health

I was surfing the internet this morning and ran across this article from the pharmaceutical company, Pfizer. The article posits the possibility of a relationship between positive thinking and better health. Let me share a couple of quick hits from… Read moreConnecting Positivity and Health

Be Like Dylan…

I ran across a great example this week. His name is Dylan Tetil and he is a great example for all of us to think about and maybe even emulate. Dylan is a server at the Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Eat… Read moreBe Like Dylan…