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Creating Positivity In A Not So Positive World

Creating Positivity In A Not So Positive World by Lynda Arbon. Photograph of smiley face balloons in the air by Hybrid
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Positivity has become a powerful movement as today’s busy people look for ways to be more happy, successful and present in an increasingly chaotic world

In the hustle and bustle of today’s busy lives, it can seem impossible to keep yourself in a good headspace. The increased pace of schedules, work, and the unending “to do” list can bury you in what you ‘should’ be doing which puts a stop to the positivity that would make these tasks more enjoyable. 

Positivity has many great benefits: happier relationships (at work and elsewhere), an increased belief in

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