Blog: A Positive Path on Guideposts.org
3 Sleeping Positions for a Healthy, Happy Back
Get your best rest while protecting your spine and joints. - Guideposts.org, December 24, 2019
How to Enjoy the Calm After the Holidays
Even if your holidays were more “flurry” than “storm,” take the new year up on its offer of a moment to reflect, refresh, and relax. - Guideposts.org, December 20, 2019
How to End a Tough Year on a Positive Note
Turning the page to a new year means reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. - Guideposts.org, December 20, 2019
3 Healthy Ways to Vent Your Stress
Denying your challenging emotions won’t help you move forward. Venting in healthy ways will. - Guideposts.org, December 18, 2019
3 Easy Ways to Elevate Holiday Leftovers
How to turn sumptuous celebrations into gifts that keep on giving. - Guideposts.org, December 18, 2019
The Quiet Beauty of Nature in Winter
Just because the weather has turned cold doesn’t mean nature isn’t still filled with inspiring lessons. - Guideposts.org, December 13, 2019
How to Mourn a Loved One During the Holidays
Understanding the difference between grief and mourning can help you navigate a difficult season with self-compassion and grace. - Guideposts.org, December 12, 2019
A Positive Life Lesson from Mister Rogers
Accepting all our feelings—both “good” and “bad”—is this icon’s most lasting gift to us all. - Guideposts.org, December 6, 2019
3 Positive Reasons to Seek Out Solitude
During the busy holiday season, finding the joy of alone time is a gift you can give yourself. - Guideposts.org, December 5, 2019
When A Little Help Comes at the Grocery Checkout
In doing their jobs, grocery baggers also give us the chance to take a break and enjoy a simple kindness. - Guideposts.org, November 22, 2019
Do You Need to Expand Your Emotional Vocabulary?
Why finding the exactly right words for your feelings can improve your relationships and overall well-being. - Guideposts.org, November 20, 2019
Why We Should Say ‘Thank You’ Out Loud
Thinking grateful thoughts is powerful. Telling someone else you feel blessed to have them in your life is downright profound. - Guideposts.org, November 20, 2019
How to Adjust to Big Life Changes
Feeling comfortable in a new reality takes time—give yourself the gift of letting things settle on their own schedule. - Guideposts.org, November 15, 2019
How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays
The holiday season can be emotional when you’re grieving. Try these tips for being kind to yourself and finding moments of joy amidst the sorrow. - Guideposts.org, November 13, 2019
Veteran’s Day: A Time for Gratitude
My husband returned home from a yearlong deployment 15 years ago. On Veteran’s Day, I’m especially aware of how lucky we are. - Guideposts.org, November 8, 2019
3 Positive Aspects of Living Frugally
Whether your thriftiness is by choice or necessity, watching your spending can help you feel invested in your best life. - Guideposts.org, November 7, 2019
Can Positive Thinking Help You Sleep Better?
New research suggests that optimism leads to better sleep, which carries a whole host of health benefits. - Guideposts.org, November 1, 2019
A World Series Win in a Season of Loss
The Washington Nationals’ historic victory is bittersweet for anyone who, like me, is grieving a fan. - Guideposts.org, October 31, 2019
3 Positive Benefits of Gazing at the Stars
Consider these reasons to turn your gaze upward for an eyeful of inspiration. - Guideposts.org, October 31, 2019
3 New Ways to Enjoy Fall’s Root Vegetables
These tasty tubers are nutritious easy to prepare, and so satisfying on chilly nights. - Guideposts.org, October 24, 2019
5 Ways to Form a Positive Reading Habit
Here’s how to pick books that comfort, enrich, and renew your perspective on life. - Guideposts.org, October 18, 2019
How to Set the Perfect Pace for a Positive Lifestyle
Why quitting the comparison game is important for moving at your own speed. - Guideposts.org, October 17, 2019
4 Fun and Easy Crafts to Make with Leaves
Embrace the subtle hues of the season with these simple, satisfying projects. - Guideposts.org, October 11, 2019
How a Faith Community Can Support Us Through Grief
A set of beliefs, practices, and rituals can meet us where we are during a time of terrible loss. - Guideposts.org, October 10, 2019
3 Ways to Let Go of Perfectionism
Start by distinguishing between healthy self-improvement goals and toxically high standards. - Guideposts.org, October 3, 2019
5 Easy Ways to Give Yourself a Fresh Start
It doesn’t need to be complicated or challenging to turn a fresh page on each new day. - Guideposts.org, September 26, 2019
3 Types of Rest That Help Us Stay Positive
Sleep isn’t the only kind of rest your body and mind need. - Guideposts.org, September 20, 2019
3 Unique Ways to Combat Loneliness
Communities around the world are investing in connecting people. - Guideposts.org, September 19, 2019
2 Powerful Benefits of a Long Walk
Why putting one foot in front of the other will lead you to wellness. - Guideposts.org, September 13, 2019
2 Simple Word That Make Any Day Better.
There’s a positive power in how we greet each other in the morning. - Guideposts.org, September 12, 2019
One of the Best Things a Garden Can Teach You
How one woman found friendships and energy through her green thumb. - Guideposts.org, September 6, 2019
3 Fresh Ways to Enjoy Late-Summer Tomatoes
Tomato season ain’t over ’til it’s over. Celebrate every juicy bit with these easy, flavorful ideas. - Guideposts.org, September 5, 2019
How to End Summer on a Positive Note
Tips for approaching the end of the season with gratitude. - Guideposts.org, August 29, 2019
How to Joyfully Struggle with Something
A new book teaches how to enjoy life, even when you make mistakes. - Guideposts.org, August 27, 2019
How Reading Can Make You Happier
Turn the page on a new outlook on life. - Guideposts.org, August 22, 2019
How to Let Go in the Garden
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Neither do gardens. Here’s why that’s something to celebrate. - Guideposts.org, August 21, 2019
4 Easy Ways to Freshen Up Dinner with Fruit
Celebrate the bounty of summer by adding a sweet flourish to your evening meal. - Guideposts.org, August 15, 2019
3 Easy Ways to Delegate for Less Stress
Handing off tasks can help you release the stress of an overburdened daily schedule. - Guideposts.org, August 15, 2019
Why Positivity, Optimism, and Hope Are Tools for Survival
A new book based on the teachings of a Jewish spiritual leader encourages each of us to focus on joy, faith, and love. - Guideposts.org, August 2019
How to Handle the ‘Shock’ of Good News
We can become too accustomed to processing bad news. But what about when life brings us a pleasant surprise? - Guideposts.org, August 8, 2019
Why Water Is So Calming
Water is such a universally soothing phenomenon that scientists call its peaceful effects “Blue Mind.” - Guideposts.org, August 2, 2019
What Does Happiness Look Like Around the World?
An inspiring linguistics project is gathering the positive words that can help us all be a little happier. - Guideposts.org, August 1, 2019
3 Ways to Enjoy the Summer Sun Safely
Sun protection is important, but so is enjoying the warmth of summer. Here’s how to embrace both. - Guideposts.org, July 26, 2019
What’s Your Body’s Naturally Healthy Sleep Pattern?
Hint: It might not be the same as your friends’, family members’, or coworkers’. - Guideposts.org, July 25, 2019
3 Authentically Positive Answers to the Question, ‘How Are You?’
Your response to this everyday greeting can be a moment of honest self-reflection. - Guideposts.org, July 19, 2019
How Gardening Can Help You Live Longer
Studies reveal the connection between gardening and longevity. - Guideposts.org, July 18, 2019
Why a Simple Sandwich Tastes Better at the Beach
With minimal effort, dining alfresco offers health benefits from stress reduction to boosted immunity—and a renewed focus on food. - Guideposts.org, July 12, 2019
The Power and Pleasure of Doing Nothing At All
Summertime is the ideal season to embrace the notion that “being” can sometimes outrank “doing” as a top activity. - Guideposts.org, July 11, 2019
How One Plant Inspires a Garden of Life Lessons
Succulents are easy to care for—and to propagate. Starting new plants from old one is both a satisfying and inspiring project. - Guideposts.org, July 3, 2019
Why Getting Outside Is a Natural Stress Reliever
New research shows that just 20 minutes outdoors goes a long way toward lowering a dangerous stress hormone. - Guideposts.org, July 2, 2019
5 Red, White, and Blue Snacks for Your 4th of July
Healthy, easy, and inexpensive ways to celebrate America. - Guideposts.org, June 27, 2019
Is It Possible to Be Too Empathetic?
Caring about others is kind and right. But to stay on the healthy side of this emotion, apply some perspective.- Guideposts.org, June 27, 2019
What Are You Getting Out of Your Stress?
Redefining your stress level may help you let go of negative patterns.- Guideposts.org, June 21, 2019
Why Decluttering Now Will Help Your Family Later
A Swedish clutter-clearing exercise puts your life—and possessions—in perspective. - Guideposts.org, June 20, 2019
The Surprising Positive Impact of Casual Friendships
How taking the time to cultivate “weak ties” can open doors to new sources of happiness. - Guideposts.org, June 14, 2019
3 Simple Celebrations for Father’s Day
Meaningful ways to thank the father or father figure in your life—without breaking the bank. - Guideposts.org, June 12, 2019
3 Healthy Ways to Miss Someone
When a loved one is away, let their absence make your heart grow fonder. - Guideposts.org, June 7, 2019
3 Ways to Let Your Lawn Go Wild
Scale back your grass with these beautifully wild and environmentally-friendly lawn substitutes. - Guideposts.org June 6, 2019
Why It’s So Important to Do Only One Thing at a Time
Multi-tasking can get you through the day, but “deep work” is important to your sense of purpose and accomplishment. - Guideposts.org, May 31, 2019
The Positive Power of a Neighbor
“Small talk” isn’t so small when you consider when even casual social connections can combat loneliness. - Guideposts.org, May 30, 2019
Positive Listening: ‘Everything Happens’ Podcast
This series of conversations about life’s challenges embodies the power of authentic positivism. - Guideposts.org, May 24, 2019
What If Your Brain Never Stopped Growing?
New research explores this question—what could it mean for how you see your life? - Guideposts.org, May 23, 2019
Why It Pays to Slow Down
Paying attention to the way you move through life helps bring peace and focus to your everyday.- Guideposts.org, May 17, 2019
5 Ways to Declutter Your Garden
Clearing clutter isn’t just an indoor activity. Give your garden space to grow with these easy tips. - Guideposts.org, May 16, 2019
3 Ways to Have a Positive Milestone Birthday
Big birthdays can mean a lot of different things—here’s how to celebrate yourself. - Guideposts.org, May 10, 2019
A Mother’s Day Reflection on Unconditional Love
A 100-year-old letter beautifully captures the power of a profoundly loving relationship. - Guideposts.org, May 19, 2019
How to Make Baked Rice, Your New Favorite Quick Dinner
Weeknight meals just got a lot easier and more delicious with these flavorful recipes. - Guideposts.org, May 3, 2019
Why Decluttering Is Important for Inner Calm
Get inspired to make room for more happiness by taking a positive approach to clutter-clearing. - Guideposts.org, May 2, 2019
3 Healthy Ways to Compartmentalize Emotions
We can’t always turn off our big feelings, but we can develop techniques to prevent them from running our life. - Guideposts.org, April 26, 2019
A Garden Miracle?
How a little light and warmth encouraged growth in a dark, cold garden shed. - Guideposts.org April 25, 2019
4 Ways to Create a Positive ‘House of Words’
The poetic idea that our words are where we dwell inspires us to create an uplifting space in which to live our best lives. - Guideposts.org, April 19, 2019
A Beautiful Passover Lesson in Courage
An often-overlooked moment in the Exodus story teaches us the power of taking the first step. -Guideposts.org, April 18, 2019
Can Humor Protect You from Depression?
Research suggests that finding something funny in a negative situation helps fight sadness. -Guideposts.org, April 12, 2019
An Authentically Positive Perspective on Rainy Days
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s words invite us to find peace even when things aren’t going our way. - Guideposts.org, April 11, 2019
Good News—Positive Emotions Are Contagious
An uplifting outlook can literally change the minds of those in both your virtual and actual social networks. - Guideposts.org, April 5, 2019
3 Short-Seasoned Spring Vegetables to Treasure
These seasonal gifts will remind you to stop and savor the brief but vibrant pleasures of spring. - Guideposts.org, April 4, 2019
Instead of FOMO, Experience JOMO, the ‘Joy of Missing Out’
Being there for yourself sometimes means bowing out of time spent with others. -Guideposts.org, March 19, 2019
Positive Reading List: ‘The Invisible Garden’ by Dorothy Sucher
This gorgeous book explores how gardening is a metaphor for a life that takes hard work but yields great rewards. - Guideposts.org, March 28, 2019
4 Easy Ways to Embrace the Healing Power of Nature
The positive power of nature is inspiring doctors to prescribe going outside to improve your health. - Guideposts.org, March 22, 2019
How to Wait Patiently for Spring
The official start of spring can be a mindset as well as a date on the calendar. - Guideposts.org, March 21, 2019
Want to Boost Your Brain? Play Music
The more you learn and play music, the more your brain can whistle a happy tune. - Guideposts.org, March 15, 2019
Is There Such a Thing as ‘Toxic Positivity?’
Positive words can ring hollow if they deny the full range of our emotional lives. -Guideposts.org, March 14, 2019
Positive Lessons from Late Winter Buds
The fruits we crave can only ripen if we release the energy they need to start growing. -Guideposts.org, March 8, 2019
The Power of a Positive Doctor
Social psychologists are finding that a reassuring word from the doctor can make a measurable difference in your health. - Guideposts.org, March 7, 2019
Plants, Like People, Sometimes Need Change
Every living thing needs to shift course if it is going to grow and flourish. - Guideposts.org, March 1, 2019
How to Find the Courage to Keep Going
Living positively means accepting that life sometimes asks us to regain our balance before we can move forward. - Guideposts.org, February 28, 2019
Think Positive Today, Be Healthy Tomorrow
New research suggests that optimism has long-term health benefits. - Guideposts.org, February 2019
George Washington’s Inspiring Definition of Friendship
Our first president understood that a true bond is cultivated and nurtured over time. -Guideposts.org, February 15, 2019
4 Fun New Ways to Enjoy Hot Chocolate
Nothing against marshmallows, but you can jazz up your winter warmer in lots of other ways too. - Guideposts.org, February 14, 2019
3 Ways to Celebrate Even When You’re Hurting
Try these strategies to stay present for the positive moments in otherwise tough times. -Guideposts.org, February 8, 2019
Sharing a Positive Milestone
My blog, A Positive Path, has been at Guideposts for two years, and I’m celebrating every uplifting word we’ve shared. - Guideposts.org, February 4, 2019
3 Things to Love About Snow
Snow can be a hassle…or a magical reminder of the beauty and rhythm of nature. -Guideposts.org, January 31, 2019
The Science of ‘Happy Lights’ for Seasonal Sadness
Special lights can improve mood in people who experience the “winter blues” or a more serious seasonal emotional dip. - Guideposts.org, January 25, 3019
Mary Oliver’s Instructions for Living
The poet’s extraordinary work calls each of us to notice the natural world in all its stunning, perplexing detail. - Guideposts.org, January 25, 2019
Vegetable Gratin: Your New Favorite Comfort Food
Creamy and satisfying, it could b the best way to eat your veggies this winter. - Guideposts.org, January 24, 2019
Martin Luther King, Jr. on ‘Infinite Hope’
Distinguishing between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities is part of King’s inspiring legacy. - Guideposts.org, January 18, 2019
Why Winter Is the Most Positive Season
The dark and cold invite us to draw close to that which warms our lives. - Guideposts.org, January 17, 2019
3 Ways to Set Positive Priorities
Taking stock of what matters most can help you work peacefully and efficiently through your to-do list. - Guideposts.org, January 11, 2019
4 Positive Things About Being an Introvert
Just because you value privacy and solitude doesn’t mean you aren’t living your most positive life. - Guideposts.org, January 9, 2019
Can Hugs Make You Happier?
A group of scientists is looking at this question—you may like what they’re finding.
- Guideposts.org, January 3, 2019