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Is Positive Thinking Just Wishful Thinking? 11 Facts To Know

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Do you ever wonder if positive thinking is basically wishful thinking?

Maybe you've tried to be one of those positive thinkers, but it doesn't seem to change your life in any significant way.

Or does it?

You may not know the impact of positive thinking and how making slight tweaks in your thinking habits can benefit you profoundly.

You also may not know how hard it is to maintain positive thinking.

Your seeming lack of success with it may have made you question it or wonder if there are disadvantages of positive thinking.

Are there days when your thoughts are so constantly positive, self-affirming, and confident that you feel upbeat and happy all day?

Probably not. But let's explore why it's much more than wishful thinking.

Your Guy Says You’re Amazing: What Does He Really Mean?

by Barrie Davenport

What does it mean when a guy says you’re awesome?

There you were, just being your usual self, when this guy suddenly says, “Girl, you’re amazing!” I mean, on the face of it, he’s totally right.

But what does he think it means?

What’s the end goal here?

Much depends on how well you know this guy.

The better you know him, the easier it is to decode his compliment.

You’re about to learn how.

Grateful Vs. Thankful: What’s The Difference Between These Feelings?

by Barrie Davenport

Woman relaxing outside gratitude vs thankful

There’s nothing like a beautiful sunset or a pleasant Sunday morning to remind us that there is plenty to be thankful for in life.

There's nothing like a hug from your best friend or a call from your mom to remind you of what you're grateful for.

At first glance, it seems like being thankful and grateful is the same thing. You could swap out both words in the first two sentences, and they would still make complete sense.

However, there are distinct differences between the definitions of these similar words.

They may seem like synonyms, but there are some circumstances where gratitude carries a different weight than thankfulness.

We have found both definitions and put them against each other to find out what the differences are.

Passion vs. Purpose: 9 Essential Differences And Why You Need Both

by Barrie Davenport

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If you’re like most people, you might get confused about the meanings of passion and purpose.

You might get them mixed up, misaligned, or even use them interchangeably.

Both are powerful forces of nature that dictate the course of your life.

While they are related in some ways, they are quite different.

Knowing those differences will help make it easier to follow your passions and guide you toward your true life purpose.

Here we’ll define each, discuss their differences, and answer some frequently asked questions.

(Sidebar: You may want to check out this post on How To Write A Personal Mission Statement)

Nurture Deep And Lasting Friendships With These 99 Friendship Affirmations

by Barrie Davenport

There are few things more critical to our quality of life than the relationships we build with other people.

Positive affirmations for friends can help us nurture and strengthen our friendships.

A true friendship is precious, but anytime we interact with others, there is the potential for strife, trust issues, and other problems.

When you use affirmations for friendship, you enrich these valuable relationships.

The more you practice, the more value these affirmations will add to your friendships.