The Positive Dog: A Story About the Power of Positivity

Feed the Positive Dog: Action Plan

You've read the story and now you know the importance and benefits of feeding the positive dog. The research shows that we can develop more positivity in our lives and share it with those around us, at work and at home. The more we feed the positive dog the bigger it gets and the stronger it becomes. The key is to take action. In this spirit, I have created an 11-day action plan with a daily strategy to feed yourself with positivity. The purpose of this plan is to help you experience more positivity in your life and provide you with simple strategies to take charge of your positive thoughts and emotions. My hope is that when you are done with the plan, you will choose the strategies and exercises you like best and make them habits. For example, I take a thank-you walk every day and it has become my favorite positivity booster. I also ask my children, each night before bed, about their success of the day. When you finish the plan you'll be able to create your own plan and incorporate one or more of the following strategies into your life and work. Let's start feeding the positive dog.

Day 1: Take a Thank-You Walk

It's simple, it's powerful, and it's a great way to start feeding the positive dog. How does it work? You simply take a walk … outside, in a mall, at your office, on a treadmill, or anywhere else you can think of, and think about all the things, big and small, that you are grateful for. The research shows you can't be stressed and thankful ...