Positive Thinking Archives

10 Reasons everybody should run a 10K race

by Jan Longshadow - 22nd September 202122nd September 2021 01314

I love being a highly motivated individual. I also love being a long-distance runner. What started as a one-off personal challenge soon turned into a major passion. So much so, that whilst 10,000 metres is officially classified as long-distance, it no longer seems it to me. I firmly believe that

The benefits of having a pet dog

by Rachel Smith - 14th September 202114th September 2021 01439

According to a survey carried out by PDSA, 26% of the UK adult population own at least one dog. That’s an estimated number of over 9.9 million pet dogs living in the UK. Despite them leaving a trail of dog hair all over your home, having to pick up after them

Attracting the life you deserve – the positive power of affirmations

by Jan Longshadow - 23rd August 202123rd August 2021 32324

This series explores simple techniques that absolutely anybody can try in order to transform their life. All of the techniques can be tried and tested with absolutely no special equipment and at no cost. The aim is not to adopt every single technique (but feel free if you wish to!)

Why Motivation Must Start with You

by Jan Longshadow - 26th July 202126th July 2021 11342

There are many things that can be motivating in this day and age. They can range from money to fame. Social media success. A thriving business. Relationship goals. Fitness goals. Satisfaction... There are literally limitless ways to be motivated. They can come from a million different places. But the most important

The Power of Failure

by Amrit Mirchandani - 12th July 202112th July 2021 01339

How many times have you tried your best, failed, tried again and failed once again? Only to have it repeated over and over again! Giving your all and then failing repeatedly can make you give up hope. There are small failures and failures which can shake your world. Failures are

Want to transform your life? Ask better questions

by Jan Longshadow - 22nd June 202122nd June 2021 11164

As humans, one of our principle survival tools is data processing. It is ultimately what keeps us alive, allowing us to process information from stimuli around us and make constant judgements on how to react and adapt, based on both the present situation and also on historical experiences. This brain

Why creating order is the key to achieving freedom

by Jan Longshadow - 7th May 20217th May 2021 01242

Order /ˈɔːdə/ noun: a state in which everything is in its correct or appropriate place. It may seem slightly absurd given the times we are in to suggest you get your life in order. It may seem like something utterly possible to achieve when so little is within your control. The

Just for today… do not worry

by Emma Sims - 27th April 202127th April 2021 01343

This is one of the Reiki precepts or principles, that practitioners are first introduced to, to reflect upon. And for worriers, so much easier said than done. You may have been told numerous times 'not to worry', but it's rarely explained how not to! Read on for a tool which

What are the main benefits of meditating?

by Rachel Smith - 6th April 20216th April 2021 01444

Meditation has previously been associated with religion and individuals that have strong faiths and belief systems. However, over the past decade, more and more people are adopting meditation techniques into their everyday lives and are feeling the benefits of doing so. In this article, we will discuss what the main benefits

How Poetry can Transform your Life

by Jan Longshadow - 25th March 202125th March 2021 01410

“Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before.” Audre Lorde If poetry is a tool that has the power to transform lives, then no quote