Experimental Positivity

Day 77: Make a Shiny New Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Sun, 15 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Sundays focus on enrichment for the mind, alternating between right brain creativity, left brain logic/education, and general acts of personal positivity.

Important Note: Today's theme is something I had to take to heart myself after feeling overwhelmed lately. I realized some things had to be put aside, and I'm sad to say this blog is one of them. I will not be posting new daily challenges for the foreseeable future, but I encourage you to keep going with positivity! This blog will still be here, with a year plus 77 days' worth of challenges. Pick a post at random and follow it each day.

Today's Positivity activity: Get organized with a new planner*/daily schedule.

One thing that's easy to get away from when you've been super busy, feeling depressed/overwhelmed, or both is your daily schedule. Sometimes, the routine just feels too bogged down, and we give up. Making a fresh start can give a boost--and motivation to get more of the things done that make one feel accomplished at the end of the day.

*I highly recommend Passion Planner for this. You can download loose pages for free and put them in a notebook, or purchase one already bound.

For your journaling today: Write down "left brain" and the today's theme. Did you make a new schedule? What tools did you use--a calendar? Organizer? Note your thoughts. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 76: Watch a Parade

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Sat, 14 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Saturdays are for Fun, Friends, and Family!

Today's Positivity activity: Watch a parade (in this case, Disneyland's new Paint the Night parade on YouTube!)

YouTube has a lot of different parades, this is just one! Do a search and find one to suit your fancy.

BONUS POSITIVITY if you watch with friends or family.

For your journaling today: Record the theme of today's activity. Did you watch a favorite movie? Note your thoughts about how it went. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 75: Share a Weekly Quote

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Fridays are for reflection and the quote-of-the-week.

Today's Positivity activity: Reflect on the quote of the week and share it on social media or elsewhere. Journal or blog your reflections. Attempt to embrace the wisdom in them.

For your journaling today: Copy down today's quote. Did you share it with friends, coworkers, on social media? Note any personal reflections you have about the quote and how you can apply it to your life.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 74: Walk 10,000 Steps

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Thu, 12 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Thursdays are all about health and nutrition positivity!
Today's Positivity activity: Walk 10,000 steps

Today's challenge is to get up and walk! Exercise is great for health and positivity. A simple pedometer, phone app, or wrist device can help keep track of activity.

Does 10,000 steps sound too daunting? Have no device to monitor progress? Set a smaller goal for yourself--say 5,000 steps or 30 minutes. (And as with any exercise program, it's a good idea to check with your doctor when altering your activity level.)

For your journaling today: Record today's health theme. Did you get your steps in? Note your thoughts about how it went. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 73: Clean Out Your Purse

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Wed, 11 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Wednesdays are all about household positivity! Cleaning, clearing, organizing, and embellishing...your living space needs a boost of TLC too!

Today's Positivity activity: Clean out your purse. (Or alternately, the car/glove compartment, your laptop case, backpack, or briefcase)

Clutter in the purse/car is one of those facts of life, like death and taxes. Today, clean out and organize that catchall.

For your journaling today: Write down today's challenge. Did you attempt and complete the activity? Note your thoughts about how it went--or not. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 72: Enjoy Soothing Tibetan Singing Bowls

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Tue, 10 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Tuesdays are all about ambiance, or boosting positivity by adding something nice to your environment at home and/or at work.

Today's Positivity activity: Today's ambiance features 6 hours of tibetan singing bowls coupled with some peaceful imagery. Great to pop up on the big screen in the living room or, as I like to do, on the tablet at work.

For your journaling today: Record the name or theme of today's ambiance. Were you able to include this in your day? Note your thoughts about how it went. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 71: Positive Energy Meditation

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Mon, 09 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Meditation Mondays are for moments of soothing mindfulness to help reduce stress, clear negativity, and embrace clarity.

Today's Positivity activity: Today's 11-minute video from the Positive Affirmations YouTube Channel focuses on affirmations for positive energy to boost happiness, abundance, and healing.

For your journaling today: Record the name or theme of today's video. Did you try it out? Note your thoughts about how it went. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 70: Paint a Picture

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Sun, 08 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Sundays focus on enrichment for the mind, alternating between right brain creativity, left brain logic/education, and general acts of personal positivity.

Today's Positivity activity: Paint a picture of something purely for the stress-relieving fun factor.

You don't need to be an artist to enjoy painting, nor do you need fancy supplies. Grab paper and a set of watercolors from the dollar store and go to town! Art is very therapeutic, assuming you can let go and create without being critical of the results.

For your journaling today: Write down "right brain" and the today's theme. Did you paint something? Note your thoughts. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 69: Watch Your Favorite Movie

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Sat, 07 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Saturdays are for Fun, Friends, and Family!

Today's Positivity activity: Watch a favorite (preferably uplifting) movie.

Sit back and watch a movie today. Not just any movie, but one of those tried and true, happy endings flicks you love to watch time and again.

BONUS POSITIVITY if you watch with friends or family.

For your journaling today: Record the theme of today's activity. Did you watch a favorite movie? Note your thoughts about how it went. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 68: Share a Weekly Quote

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Fri, 06 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Fridays are for reflection and the quote-of-the-week.

Today's Positivity activity: Reflect on the quote of the week and share it on social media or elsewhere. Journal or blog your reflections. Attempt to embrace the wisdom in them.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 67: Eat Calcium-Rich Foods

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Thu, 05 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Thursdays are all about health and nutrition positivity!

Today's Positivity activity: Eat a calcium-rich food

Keep bones and teeth strong with calcium-rich foods. Make an effort today to increase your intake. If you need to limit dairy, no problem! Try other sources of calcium instead:

Canned salmon
Blackstrap molasses
Oranges
White beans
Bok Choy
Almonds
Sesame Seeds
Kale

For your journaling today: Record today's health theme. Did you eat a calcium food? Note your thoughts about how it went. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 66: Back Up Computer Files

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Wed, 04 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Backing up files is one of those tasks we know we should do but often forget. Do a backup today, whether it be to a flash drive, cloud, or backup service, and set up a routine to do this regularly.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 65: Enjoy a Wondrous Coral Reef

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Tue, 03 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Tuesdays are all about ambiance, or boosting positivity by adding something nice to your environment at home and/or at work.

Today's Positivity activity: Today's ambiance features 2 hours of footage from a coral reef, along with soothing music. Great to pop up on the big screen in the living room or, as I like to do, on the tablet at work.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 64: Positive Affirmations for Wealth

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Mon, 02 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Meditation Mondays are for moments of soothing mindfulness to help reduce stress, clear negativity, and embrace clarity.

Today's Positivity activity: Today's super short 2-minute video comes from The Honest Guys YouTube Channel, and it has a series of affirmations to boost a wealth and productivity mindset.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 63: Wear Something New

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Sun, 01 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Sundays focus on enrichment for the mind, alternating between right brain creativity, left brain logic/education, and general acts of personal positivity.

Today's Positivity activity: Wear something new--shoes, socks, a shirt. (Borrowed is acceptable, and new but used, like a thrift store find, is great!)

I am pretty budget-conscious, so I don't indulge myself very often when it comes even to simple things like buying new shoes. My last pair of sneakers trudged around most every day for 5+ years. But one new item can bring such a lift to your day--and you're worth it!

For your journaling today: Write down "Personal Positivity" and the today's theme. Did you wear your crazy socks? Note your thoughts. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 62: Go Outdoors for Fresh Air

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Saturdays are for Fun, Friends, and Family!

Today's Positivity activity: Get outdoors and experience fresh air and sunshine, even if you just want to sit and read a book.

BONUS POSITIVITY if you take family or friends along!

For your journaling today: Record the name or theme of today's challenge. Did you get outside? Where did you go, and with whom? Note your thoughts about how it went. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 61: Share a Weekly Quote

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Fridays are for reflection and the quote-of-the-week.

Today's Positivity activity: Reflect on the quote of the week and share it on social media or elsewhere. Journal or blog your reflections. Attempt to embrace the wisdom in them.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 60: Write Down One Healthy Thing Each Day

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

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Thursdays are all about health and nutrition positivity!

We're 60 days into a year of positivity! Time flies.

Today's Positivity activity: Write down one healthy thing you will do/did do for yourself each day in your positivity journal*.

Even though health and nutrition day is Thursday here on Experimental Positivity, today's focus is to make this an every day thing. Jot down one small thing you did or will do that day that is good for your health. Did you skip the donuts at the office and go for an apple instead? Did you park farther away from the supermarket to get in a few more steps? Make note of it! When you do this each day, before long you'll have dozens, and then hundreds, of things you've done for your health. And chances are, if you know you need something to write down, you'll be motivated to find something.

*Not keeping a positivity journal? You can still do this! Write your One Thing each day on your white board, your computer desk top, or even get a magnetized Post-It pad and stick it on the fridge. Write your thing each day, then peel off for a fresh sheet tomorrow. Don't throw the used ones out! Stick them beside the empty ones, and soon you'll have a stack full of positive things you've done to improve your health. (Which is great to look back on when you're seeking ideas for good new habits to focus on.)

For your journaling today: Record today's health theme. Did you attempt and complete the activity? Note your thoughts about how it went. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 59: Clean those Baseboards

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

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Wednesdays are all about household positivity! Cleaning, clearing, organizing, and embellishing...your living space needs a boost of TLC too!

Today's Positivity activity: Clean the baseboards

An often overlooked area in our homes is the baseboard, that catchall for dust, food, etc. Go around the living areas of your house with a rag and wipe these babies down! (I'll often use my dry duster, followed by the wet clean.)

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 58: Revive Your Spirit with Native American Flute Music

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Tuesdays are all about ambiance, or boosting positivity by adding something nice to your environment at home and/or at work.

Today's Positivity activity: Today's ambiance features video of soothing imagery along with the beautiful flute music of Carlos Nakai, taken from his Earth Spirit album.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 57: Rise Above Anxiety, a Guided Meditation

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Meditation Mondays are for moments of soothing mindfulness to help reduce stress, clear negativity, and embrace clarity.

Today's Positivity activity: Today's 12-minute video comes from the Miracle Forest YouTube Channel and targets stress/anxiety. Put on headphones and feel stress lift away as you go through this meditation.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 56: Wear Your Funkiest Earrings/Accessory

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Sundays focus on enrichment for the mind, alternating between right brain creativity, left brain logic/education, and general acts of personal positivity.

Today's Positivity activity: Put on your flashiest, funky earrings (or accessory: tie, cufflinks, scarf, hat, etc.)

For your journaling today: Write down "RIGHT" brain" and the theme of today's activity. Did you wear something fun and funky? Note your thoughts about it. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 55: Download a Fun and Random App

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Saturdays are for Fun, Friends, and Family!

Today's Positivity activity: Find a random fun app for tablet or phone.
Today, spend a little time on your tablet/phone/computer's app store and find something free, random, and fun.

BONUS POSITIVITY if you find (and use) an app that can be enjoyed with friends or family, like Words with Friends or Heads Up.

For your journaling today: Record the name or theme of today's challenge. What app did you find? Did you get a boost? Note your thoughts about how it went. You can be as detailed as you wish, or you can simply jot one or two sentences about it.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 54: Share a Weekly Quote

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Fridays are for reflection and the quote-of-the-week.

Today's Positivity activity: Reflect on the quote of the week and share it on social media or elsewhere. Journal or blog your reflections. Attempt to embrace the wisdom in them.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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Day 53: Eat More Protein

noreply@blogger.com (J) — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Thursdays are all about health and nutrition positivity!

Today's Positivity activity: Eat protein-rich foods

Today's focus is on protein foods: meats, eggs, beans, nuts. Protein is essential for health and well-being, so make sure you're getting the recommended amount.

Optional: Note your daily Positivity Quotient. by rating the following on a scale of 1-100:

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