Embracing Introversion: Advice for Extroverts
When you hear the question, “Are you an introvert or extrovert?” you likely have one of three reactions: “I’m such an introvert!” or “Extrovert is so me!” or…
Announcing… Positively Present on Patreon!
For years, I’ve been working solo on Positively Present, and I absolutely love what I do, but I’ve been looking for ways to expand on my work and on the…
The Art of Instagram Etiquette
“I’m so happy I found your account! I see your work all over the place, but I never knew who made it!” This was a comment I received…
5 Types of Baggage You Don’t Need to Carry
Get the print in the shop here! You know how when you go on vacation and you somehow end up having way more stuff when you head home than…
Face the Fear: A 6-Step Plan for Dealing with Anger
I’m a lot of things, but angry is rarely one of them. (Not because I don’t have things to be angry about, of course, but I don’t tend dwell on…
Encouragement for New Parents
Check out this print in the shop! Over the years, I’ve received requests to write about staying positive as a parent or about how to be a good parent,…
The Power of (Not) Telling Your Story
Since 2009, I’ve been here on Positively Present, writing about my life and the various challenges I’ve faced in my quest for living more optimistically and mindfully. I’ve written about…
6 Things Open-Minded People Do
Recently I’ve been working on a (very exciting!) presentation on open-mindedness, and it occurred to me that it’s been awhile since I’ve written about it here. (Though 7 Benefits…
10 Ways Other People Help with Personal Growth
Print available in the shop! Lately I’ve been thinking a great deal about the topic of change. I’m not a big fan of it, which is probably why I’ve…
4 Ways to Embrace the Freedom of Letting Go
This week, I made this illustration for the “Freedom” prompt of the 2017 Gratitude Challenge, and it really got me thinking about how freeing the act of letting…
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