Positively 365: Inspire, Motivate, Support
Episodes
Episode 059: Fifteen Reminders to Keep Calm During a Pandemic
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Times are tough right now. COVID-19 has changed life in so many ways. However, even the Coronavirus can present opportunities for change and growth. T...
Episode 058: When You Feel Empty- What it Means and What You Can Do!
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have feelings of emptiness and loneliness. We can take steps to get at the root cause and make a better life. Doing so will help you live ...
Episode 057: Why a Positive Mindset is Important
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude. Training our mind to stay positive will mak...
Episode 056: Don’t Compare Your Life to Someone’s Highlight Reel
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We should remember when we look at the social media of friends and family that we are viewing their highlight reels. Don’t compare yourself to them....
Episode 055: How To Choose Not To Be Offended
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone looking to be offended has no shortage of reasons. Offense is all around us. In reality, though, taking offense says more about the offended th...
Episode 054: When People Judge
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many common downsides to judging others. So often, our judgements say more about ourselves than about them. When we replace judgement with l...
Episode 053: How Can You Adopt A Habit of Optimism?
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Optimism is a habit. We can develop a positive perspective through three simple steps: remove negativity, find the good, be grateful. When we do these...
Episode 052: Graduation and Other Milestones in the Midst of a Pandemic
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even though we are in different times with social distance and isolation, it remains important to celebrate human milestones together. This episode wi...
Episode 051: Live the Life You Love in Spite of Doubt
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the doubts of others can infect us with fear and insecurity. Here are four simple steps to overcome the doubts of others and live the life y...
Episode 050: How to Stay Positive During a Pandemic
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fear and panic are rampant because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. You, though, have the power to remain positive. This episode gives five simple steps you ...
Episode 049: Don’t Make A Mountain Out Of A Molehill
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Too often we may exaggerate our problems and make them much larger than they actually are. Follow the three steps in this week’s episode to help kee...
Episode 048: Ten Happiness Rules from Japan
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Japan has a rich culture and philosophy that teaches happiness. They stress awareness of the present moment and living in the now. A deep awareness of...
Episode 047: Be Not Afraid
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fear can be a natural part of life. Fear has enabled us to survive and thrive as a species. However, fear can also be counterproductive. Fear can leav...
Episode 046: Life Lessons from Death
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Death has much to reach about life. Learning these lessons will enable us to be wiser and live fuller, happier lives. --- Send in a voice message:...
Episode 045: Intentional Acts of Kindness
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rather than make our acts of kindness random, let’s be more intentional. To perform acts of kindness intentionally and regularly, rather than random...
Episode 044: Riches and Treasures
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes many of us judge wealth and riches only in material terms. We look at possessions, bank accounts, and stock portfolios. However, we should n...
Episode 043: Inside Out
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just where do we find happiness and fulfillment. If we look in the wrong place we are doomed to failure and frustration. --- Send in a voice messa...
Episode 042: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s all about respect, respect for ourselves and for others. Showing respect allows us to experience blessings and live life to the fullest. --- ...
Episode 041: Fear, Panic, and Coronavirus - A Modern Parable
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is a great deal of fear about Covid-19, the Coronavirus. It is important to keep things in perspective. While we do not want to minimize the thr...
Episode 040: Spirit and Ego
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we give up the illusions of the ego that we are what we have, what we do, and what people think of us, we can find the happiness that comes from ...
Episode 039: Be Comfortable With Discomfort
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all love comfort, but true growth occurs where there is discomfort. Learn to be more comfortable with discomfort, to stretch your comfort zone. Thi...
Episode 038: Blessings in Disguise
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes when bad things happen to us we later find that they were actually blessings in disguise. This truth can help us live a richer life as we le...
Episode 037: Six Steps to Becoming More Positive and Finding Happiness
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just how do we go about becoming more positive and living a happier life? We do have the ability to do this. We can change our perspective, how we vie...
Episode 036: It’s the Little Things that Count
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Size does matter! If we want to accomplish great things, we should focus on small things. Having the details right forms a strong foundation for the m...
Episode 035: Are You Living or Merely Existing?
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is a difference between being alive and truly living. Life is precious, and we are wasting it if we are not truly living. Be inspired and motiva...
Episode 034: Five Things We Took For Granted As Children
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we were children life was so much simpler. As we grow older we make things more complicated than they have to be, and this can make our own happi...
Episode 033: Honor Your Elders
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The elderly are a true storehouse of wisdom and knowledge. They have so much to teach us about life and surviving adversity. We would do well to take ...
Episode 032: In God We Trust
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In what or whom do you place your trust? God is ever ready to take in our worries and concerns. Learning to place our full trust in Him better prepare...
Episode 031: Live in the Now
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Too often we sacrifice happiness in the present moment because we are too caught up with living in the past or the future. The past cannot be changed,...
Episode 030: Don’t Hold On...
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While tenacity and persistence are important, it is also useful at times to let go. Letting go allows us to move forward with our lives. We can let go...
Episode 029: New Year’s Resolution for a Positive Life
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our Mindset can set us up for success with New Year’s resolutions. These four tips can help give you the positive mindset to succeed with your resol...
Episode 028: Three Lessons From Christmas
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So many people celebrate Christmas this week. It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year. Yet, in the hustle and bustle it’s easy to lose focu...
Episode 027: Ghandi’s Top Ten Principles for Change
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ghandi was a great example whose wisdom still speaks today. We can learn from these ten principles to live a more happy, inspired, and positive life. ...
Episode 026: Four Ways to Cultivate More Positivity
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A positive attitude, just like a negative one, can become a habit. There are numerous things we can do to be more positive. This episode focuses on fo...
Episode 025: Gratitude in Each Moment
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving is not meant for just a day or for just when things are going well. We should strive to live in gratitude each and every day, each and ev...
Episode 024: Finding Happiness in the Midst of Adversity
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adversity is a part of life. What matters most is how we respond to adversity. We can learn from it and allow it to transform us into better people. I...
Episode 023: Life Seasons
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are different seasons in life. Part of living life to the fullest is in recognizing the beauty of each new season. --- Send in a voice messa...
Episode 022: Four Tips to Staying Positive
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is often hard to keep a positive mindset when we are surrounded by negativity. The good news is that we can do certain things to help us be more po...
Episode 021: It’s About Time
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time is our most precious commodity. How do we use our time? Do we make the best use of our time? Since life is short and our time is limited, learn t...
Episode 020: Anger Robs Us of Happiness
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anger can be an obstacle to achieving peace, happiness, and fulfillment. We should avoid reacting in anger and saying or doing things that we will lat...
Episode 019: Stay Positive
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We can and should choose to be positive regardless of the circumstances that come our way. This is one of the keys to living an inspired, happy, and f...
Episode 018: Limiting Beliefs Can Rob Us Of Happiness
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our behavior is affected by our beliefs. Sometimes these beliefs limit us and keep us from achieving our full potential. To be happy we must limit the...
Episode 017: Stress Robs Happiness
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stress has the ability to keep us from living life fully. It can rob us of peace, fulfillment, and happiness. Fortunately, we have the ability to mana...
Episode 016: Affect Others With A Positive Attitude
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do we affect or infect others? Are we positive or negative in our outlook, emotions, and influence? Gratitude can help us be more positive. We can be ...
Episode 015: The Paradox of Our Time
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The more things change, the more they stay the same. While many things do change over time, the fundamentals remain the same. All things are opportuni...
Episode 014: Priorities in Life
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A happy and fulfilled life is a life that is lived according to the right priorities. Examine your priorities to see what is most important. If necess...
Episode 013: Is Virtue Necessary for a Happy Life?
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aristotle and many other philosophers argue that a life of virtue is necessary to live a happy, fulfilled life. If we are able to practice virtue and ...
Episode 012: You Cannot Give Away What You Don’t Have- It’s All About What’s On The Inside
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Take care of what is in your mind and heart. These things are what come out of us daily. This is a true secret to success, happiness, and fulfillment....
Episode 011: Life Lessons From a Great Movie and Book
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” has many great lessons. This movie and book has three main life lessons that are important to living a happy, insp...
Episode 10: What Are You Worth?
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is your value? Learn how to recognize the value in yourself and others. Refuse to be treated in any way less than you deserve. Recognizing your v...
Episode 9: One Act of Kindness Can Change the World
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kindness can and does make a difference. People remember not what you do or say, but how you make them feel. --- Send in a voice message: https://...
Episode 8: Cooperation as a Path to Joy and Fulfilment
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are great benefits to instilling a sense of cooperation in our daily lives. Through cooperation we can build a greater sense of solidarity with ...
Episode 7: Live Your Best Life
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Success comes through perseverance. Struggling through tough times can refine and polish the jewel that is within us all. Episode ends with Mother Ter...
Episode 6: Toxic People, Relationships, and Situations
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just like toxic chemicals, toxic people/relationships/situations are poisonous. Failure to identify and manage them can result in all kinds of damage....
Episode 5: We Can Choose Our Feelings
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are responsible for our own feelings. No one can “make” us feel anything. Our feelings come from within us. We can train our beliefs and expect...
Episode 4: Benefits of Kindness and Parachutes.
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We can be kind to those we think can’t pay us back. This has many benefits and may even save our lives. Pay attention to those who pack your parachu...
Episode 3: Paradigm Shifts for Happiness
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The key to a happier, more fulfilled, life may be in changing our assumptions about the world and reality. This episode suggests four paradigm shifts ...
Episode 2: Judgment: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will address various aspects of Judgment. Why do people pass judgment? What are it’s negative effects? How can we become less judgmenta...
Episode 1: Optimism or Pessimism: What is the best choice?
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the glass half full or half empty? Are you an optimist or a pessimist? There are many benefits to a positive outlook. We have the ability to create...