Positive Filter
See the world with a positive filter
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The Balancing Act: How Expectations Can Make or Break Your Happiness
We all chase happiness, but sometimes it feels like it’s hiding just out of reach. We strive for success, dream of perfect relationships, and imagine idyllic lives. But often, the reality falls short, leaving us feeling disappointed and deflated. Could the secret to happiness lie in a simple equation: Your Happiness = Your Expectations –…
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What gives you HIGH will also give you LOW
Life, like a rollercoaster, has its exhilarating highs and its challenging lows. It’s a journey of peaks and valleys, of moments that lift us to the skies and others that bring us crashing down. We often seek the highs, the moments of joy, success, and excitement, but we must remember that what gives us those…
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Finding Happiness: The Power of Closure on Negative Emotions
In the pursuit of happiness, we often overlook one crucial aspect: closure on negative emotions. It’s tempting to push aside feelings of anger, resentment, or sadness, hoping they’ll disappear on their own. But the truth is, unresolved emotions have a way of lingering, casting a shadow over our lives and preventing us from experiencing true…
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From Drudgery to Drive: Why Owning Your Work Makes All the Difference
Have you ever gotten so engrossed in a project that you lose track of time? Maybe you were painting, writing, or coding, completely absorbed in the task at hand. That state of flow, where work feels more like play, is often linked to one key factor: ownership. What Does Taking Ownership Mean? Taking ownership goes…
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Taking The Leap: Faith, Risk, and the Rewards of Action in Work and Relationships
We all yearn for clear paths and guaranteed outcomes. Yet, life, both in work and relationships, thrives on a different, more dynamic energy: the power of taking a leap of faith. Sure, it’s daunting to jump into the unknown, knowing there’s a chance of falling. But clinging to the safety net of certainty often leads…
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Take the Reins: Why Waiting for Instructions Stifles Your Autonomy
Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck, unsure of what to do next, waiting for someone to tell you? Whether it’s at work, in a relationship, or even in your personal life, this passive approach can leave you feeling unfulfilled and lacking control. The truth is, waiting to be told what to do is the…
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Prune Your Life: Live Intentionally and Reap the Rewards
Have you ever noticed how an unpruned tree grows wild, its branches tangled and its fruit sparse? Now imagine that same tree under the care of a skilled farmer. Through strategic pruning, the farmer shapes the tree, encouraging its growth and maximizing its potential. It’s a beautiful metaphor for intentional living. Just like a tree,…
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Don’t Let the Envy Monster Steal Your Sunshine: Why the “Greener Grass” Myth Can Ruin Your Happiness (and What to Do About It)
We’ve all heard it: “The grass is always greener on the other side.” This age-old saying fuels a persistent human tendency to compare ourselves to others, often leaving us feeling envious, dissatisfied, and stuck in a cycle of “what ifs.” But the truth is, this mentality is a happiness thief in disguise. Let’s debunk this…