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Pollyanna

Date Sep 2020 By Antonia Albany

Pollyanna = a blindly optimistic person.

Perhaps you’ve heard of a “positivity bias” or the “Pollyanna Principles.” Pollyanna always looked on the bright side.

Friend: “I lost $100.” Pollyanna: “Well, at least you didn’t lose $1,000.”
Friend: “I broke my leg.” Pollyanna: “Good thing you Read More

Date May 2020 By Antonia Albany

I’m like a balloon that loses its air over time. At first taut, all filled up with positivity Read More

Date Dec 2019 By Antonia Albany

Longing for love? Your attitude can make the difference.Feeling the burning desire to belong? Your attitude makes it Read More

Date Jul 2019 By Antonia Albany

Stuff happens

Our pets get sick and our tires go flat. We argue with spouses, kids, and co-workers. Someone talks Read More

Date Oct 2017 By Antonia Albany

There is lots to look past these days to get to a place of joy and contentment.

Date Mar 2016 By Antonia Albany

Have you ever known people who characterize themselves as upbeat, positive, and happy but who consistently talk about Read More