Appreciating the good things in our lives draws more of the good things to us. Your hot coffee, washing machine, laptop, hot shower, a raise, or a great night’s sleep are experiences or items to appreciate. Sometimes these fabulous things get lost in the anguish of our lives. I lost my feelings of appreciation for a while.

I wish you an "Even though" day today. Even though there is a pandemic I can …

Rational Optimism means taking a realistic assessment of what is going on in the world and choosing to be positive and joyful anyway. It does not mean we have our heads in the sand. It means the opposite.

Studies have shown that fear results in inaction, where a positive mindset will lead to taking action.

Have you created your Joy List?

My perspective each day: “Things are always working out for me.”

Change your mindset, change your life.

We have permission to pause and just be.

Use positive thoughts to change how you feel.