Embracing Positivity Amidst Negativity: Your Guide to Staying Positive

Embracing Positivity Amidst Negativity: Your Guide to Staying Positive

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Discover practical strategies and uplifting quotes to stay positive even when surrounded by negativity. Learn how to maintain a resilient mindset, embrace gratitude, limit exposure to negativity, and focus on personal growth. Empower yourself to rise above the negativity and cultivate a positive outlook.

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Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes we find ourselves surrounded by negativity. It could be a challenging work environment, a pessimistic social circle, or simply a series of unfortunate events. Regardless of the circumstances, it’s essential to maintain a positive outlook and nurture a resilient mindset. In this blog post, we’ll explore strategies to stay positive even when everyone else around you seems negative. Additionally, we’ll sprinkle in some inspiring quotes to fuel your positive thinking journey.

Embracing Positivity Amidst Negativity: Your Guide to Staying Positive

1. Recognize your control: While you may not be able to control the negativity around you, you have full control over your own attitude and mindset. Remember that your response to negativity is within your power. Focus on what you can change rather than dwelling on things beyond your control.

Quote: “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – Unknown

 

2. Surround yourself with positivity: Seek out individuals who radiate positivity and inspire you. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people can provide the support and encouragement needed to maintain a positive mindset. Engage in activities that bring you joy and spend time with loved ones who uplift your spirits.

Quote: “Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions, and bring out the best in you.” – Roy T. Bennett

3. Practice gratitude: Developing a gratitude practice can significantly shift your focus from negativity to positivity. Take time each day to reflect on things you’re grateful for, no matter how small they may seem. This simple act can help reframe your perspective and cultivate a sense of contentment.

Quote: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity… it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie

4. Limit exposure to negativity: While it’s not always possible to completely eliminate negative influences, you can take steps to limit your exposure to them. Be mindful of the media you consume, the conversations you engage in, and the environments you choose to spend time in. Surround yourself with positive content, uplifting books, and motivational podcasts.

Quote: “Protect your spirit from contamination. Limit your time with negative people.” – Thema Davis

5. Focus on personal growth: Invest in your personal growth and continuous learning. Engage in activities that align with your interests and goals. By focusing on your own development, you can create a positive momentum that propels you forward, regardless of external circumstances.

Quote: “The only way that we can live is if we grow. The only way we can grow is if we change. The only way we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open.” – C. JoyBell C.

6. Practice self-care: Take care of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Engage in activities that recharge and rejuvenate you, such as exercising, meditating, practicing mindfulness, or pursuing a hobby. Prioritizing self-care allows you to build resilience and maintain a positive outlook even in challenging situations.

Quote: “Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball

Staying positive when everyone else around you is negative can be a real challenge, but it’s crucial for your well-being and personal growth. By recognizing your control, surrounding yourself with positivity, practicing gratitude, limiting exposure to negativity, focusing on personal growth, and practicing self-care, you can navigate the challenging landscape with grace and optimism.

Remember, staying positive doesn’t mean ignoring or denying the existence of negativity. It means choosing to respond in a way that empowers you and allows you to maintain your inner peace. By incorporating these strategies into your daily life, you can become a beacon of positivity, inspiring others around you to adopt a more optimistic mindset.

In the face of adversity, you possess the strength to rise above negativity and create a positive ripple effect in your life and the lives of those around you. Embrace the power of positivity, and let it guide you towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.

 

Quote: “Your positivity can become a castle around you that no negativity can penetrate.” – Brittany Burgunder

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So, let us embark on this journey together, where positivity becomes our armor, and our unwavering belief in the goodness of life becomes our driving force. Remember, staying positive is not always easy, but it is always worth it.

As you navigate the sometimes stormy seas of negativity, hold fast to the light within you, and let it illuminate your path. Choose positivity, embrace gratitude, and be the positive change you wish to see in the world.

Quote: “You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.” – Brian Tracy

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Holiday Shopping with Adidas

Holiday Shopping with Adidas

Who else is already starting their holiday shopping?

I am! In today’s post, I am sharing some of my favorite pieces I got from adidas COLD.RDY Collection

Keep on reading to find out!

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This post has been sponsored by adidas. All opinions are my own.

There is one season that I bet most people are waiting for all year-round to celebrate, the one that will bring them joy and happiness. Can you guess what season it is? You are right; it’s the holiday season!

 

This year, especially, most people will be happy to spend time with family and relatives indoors and outdoors. Given the unique year, I know everyone is grateful for their family and the time we get to spend with each other. 

 

Let’s finish this year strong, and make the holiday shopping fun begin, shall we? 

Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite pieces from adidas that would be perfect for Fall/Winter. They are a part of the COLD.RDY collection. This collection is designed to defend you from the cold with the ultimate insulation; it keeps warmth locked in. Layers let you optimize your temperature while innovative, breathable materials keep you dry.

 

I guarantee you that you will enjoy wearing these clothes. These pieces are so comfy they will keep you nice and warm during those cold, breeze days. Best of all, they make great gifts.

Here are the pieces I wore in this post.

I also wanted to share some quick shopping tips to get you ready to shop during the holidays this year. These tips can help you save some money and won’t make you miss any deals when shopping.

Five
HOLIDAY 
shopping tips

tip
ONE

Sign up for the newsletters to not miss any updates or deals from your favorite brands. For adidas, sign up here

tip
TWO

Sign up for their Reward Program to get exclusive discounts and start collecting points when shopping so you will be able to use them for future purchases. For adidas, they have their Creators Club, and you can sign up here.

tip
THREE

Make a budget and stay on top of it.

tip
FOUR

Make a list of what you would like to get. This way, you won’t go over your budget and will buy everyone the right gifts.

tip
FIVE

Shop mindfully and only shop for something you or your loved ones will use. Think about the lifestyle, the seasons, and the specific trips that will occur in the next couple of months.  

If shopping for kids, think about the ages and sizes of the time you will gift them. Make sure you don’t get too small of size, or they won’t be able to use your gift after the holidays. 

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I hope you found this post helpful and got some ideas on what to shop for this holiday season and how to make the most of your money.

Be sure to check out adidas website, and start shopping.

Thank you for stopping by All About Good Vibes.

Stay well! 

See you soon in my next post!

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10 Minutes Total Body Backyard Workout

10 Minutes Total Body Backyard Workout

Having my mind going toward a sustainable lifestyle, I found adidas is doing a great job implementing their sustainability practices into their lines. Today, I will be sharing my quick workout routine featuring the Ultraboost 20 shoes- made with a performance fabric made entirely from a recycled plastic material. 

 

If you are ready, let’s dive right in!

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This post has been sponsored by adidas. All opinions are my own.

I love wearing my adidas for workouts, lounging around, and for any day comfort. Since now a lot of us are spending more time at home, I wanted to share with you a 10-minute total body workout where you can get your daily exercise in quick.

 

Being at home, you might find yourself in a comfy (lazy) zone often than usual. The tips to get out of this is to start your day productively by;

 

First: Make your bed

Second: Wash your face

Third: Get your workout in

Fourth: Take a shower

Fifth: Make yourself a healthy breakfast.

If you can have a morning routine like this, you sure will have a productive day ahead. The feelings of accomplishment first thing in the morning have to do with psychology.

Naval Admiral William McRaven mentioned it in his commencement speech a the University of Texas, Austin: If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter. 

 

In my opinion, accomplishing a workout routine resembles the same results as making beds. Not only that, but morning exercise may also improve decision-making during the day.

 

The new study, “Distinct Effects of Acute Exercise and Breaks in Sitting on Working Memory and Executive Function in Older Adults,” by Wheeler et al. (2019) was published on April 29, 2019 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Their findings in the paper’s conclusion: “A morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves serum BDNF and working memory or executive function in older adults, depending on whether or not subsequent sitting is also interrupted with intermittent light-intensity walking.”.

 

See how we can be more productive by only making your bed and exercise! 

To get back on track to today’s workout, I have a pdf version of the workout for you to download on the library. If you want it handy with you, head over here.  

 

The sneakers I am wearing today is the adidas Ultraboost 20. These running shoes are made with Primeblue fabric, a performance fabric made entirely from recycled plastic material. It’s made of at least 75% Parley Ocean Plastic, which is marine plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal regions. 

 

Isn’t that so cool?

 

They are so comfortable and stylish to wear to exercise in, from low to high intensities. You can also wear them with your favorite jeans or outfits like the one I’m wearing for a family afternoon picnic. 

If you are looking for a new pair of running shoes, head over to this adidas post for a running shoe finder to help choose your ideal shoe.

10 minutes
TOTAL BODY 
workout

To start each workout, I recommend doing a quick stretch.


STRETCH

Stretch your arms by pulling them across your body.

 

Reach behind your back and grab your elbow. 

 

Grab your feet behind your back and stand up straight to stretch your legs.

move one:
ARM RAISES

1. Start with weights in each hand and standing straight.

 

2. Lift one arm to shoulder height and slowly bring back down, alternating arms for one count. 

 

Do 10 sets

move two:
DUMBBELL PUNCH

1. Start with needs slightly bent and weight at the center of the body.

 

2. Punch out in front, alternating each arm for one count. 

 

Do 10 sets

move three:
TRICEPS EXTENSION +
CALF RAISE

  1. Start with one leg behind your back and weight behind your back, above your head.
  2. Left leg behind to a 90% angle and lower weights further down back. 
  3. Fully extend weights above head. 

Do 5 reps, switch leg, and 5 five more reps. 

move four:
BACK KICKS

  1. Start in standing position with weight at the center of the body.
  2. Kick leg back for ten reps. Repeat on the other side.

Do 10 reps on each leg.

move five:
CALF RAISE

  1. Start in standing position with weight at the center of the body.
  2. Press down on toes; lifting heals of the ground. Slowly bring back to start position and continue for ten reps. 

Do 10 reps

move six:
SIDE KICK

1. Start in a standing position with feet under shoulders, booty band around lower legs, and weights at the center of the body.  

2. Lift leg up to the side, as far up as possible. 

 

Do ten reps on each leg. 

move seven:
BENT KNEE GLUTE KICKBACK

  1. Start in kneeling position with back straight and weight behind the knee.
  2. Left leg up, raising the knee to the same level as back. 

Do ten reps on each leg. 

move eight:
SIDE LEG RAISES

  1. Lay down on the side, with both legs overlapping and pointed straight.
  2. Lift the leg as high as possible and bring back down slowly.  

Do ten reps on each leg

move nine:
SIDE PLANK DIP

1. Lay down on the side, with both legs pointed straight, and one hand stretched high above. 

2. Lift hips off the ground and slowly bring back down. Continue for ten reps and then switch sides.  

 

Do ten reps on each side. 

move ten:
PLANK

Lay down with only toes, forearms, and hands touching the ground. Keep back straight and booty down for 30 seconds. 

STRETCH & MEDITATE

  1. Sit down with back straight and bottoms of feet touch together. Bring close to the body for a deeper stretch. 
  2. Lower head down to feet and hold for 10 seconds. 
  3. Sit down with legs crossed and stretch your arms by pulling them across your body.
  4. Meditate for 1 minute.
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What exercise do you like to do? 

 

Remember to change up a few activities in your day, like making your bed and exercising can help improve your overall well-being for a more fabulous day

If you are looking for a new favorite pair of shoes for running or training, be sure to check out adidas website, and get a pair or two.

 

I hope you find this post helpful and can help you get your day more productive. I will be back for more 10-minute workout routines in the upcoming posts.

 

Thank you for stopping by All About Good Vibes.

Stay healthy, active, and productive!

I will see you soon!

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Three Ways to Achieving A Dreamy Photo Feel

Three Ways to Achieving A Dreamy Photo Feel

Today, I am going to share with you three quick tips to achieve dreamy feels. These are super simple, straight forward, where you don’t need any out of reach, expensive equipment pieces.

Read on to find out!

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Flipping through the magazines, scrolling down your Instagram feed, and searching for some inspirations on Pinterest, you might have seen so many dreamy looking photos. Ever wonder how people created these types of images?

If you followed me for a while, you might already know that I am a big fan of Tezza and her husband, Cole, artful works. I watched one of her reel videos and got a tip from her on how to create a dreamy photo. So my husband and I put it to the test. 

Today, I am going to share with you three quick tips to achieve dreamy feels. These are super simple, straight forward, where you don’t need any out of reach, expensive equipment pieces.

If you are ready, let’s dive right in!

three ways to achieving
A DREAMY PHOTO FEEL

one:

TEZZA’S TIP

What you need:

You will need your camera, Vaseline, plastic wrap, and a rubber band.

How-to:

Before start taking pictures, wrap the plastic wrap around the lens. Then smear a little bit of the Vaseline on the plastic wrap. Now you are ready to shoot some dreamy photos. 

See our photos below!

two:
LIGHTROOM EDITING

What you need:

You will need the Lightroom App and your phone (or computer).

How-to:

Lower the below settings to your liking

  • Contrast
  • Clarity
  • Dehaze

Adjust tone curves to your liking

  • Brightness 
  • Contrast 
  • Sharpness

You can watch how I did on my IG Reel, here.

Before

After

three:
HAVE A SUNSET
PHOTOSHOOT SESSION

Taking pictures during the sunset will help you effortlessly achieve those dreamy images. 

@emmaleger is my go-to girl for some dreamy inspiring images.

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Dress | Shoes | Camera | Lens | Vaseline | Plastic Wrap

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How easy are all these tips? I hope you like them. Come back and let me know when you have a chance to try them out!

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Have you checked out How to grow your Instagram with hashtags, yet? 

Stay safe and healthy, and I hope to see you soon!

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How to Wear A Slip Dress Four Ways

How to Wear A Slip Dress Four Ways

Today’s post, I am going to share with you four ways to wear a slip dress.

Read on to find out!

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I look through my closet, and I have so many slip dresses. I love how easy it is to wear this type of dress. Also, the variety of ways you can play around with is a plus.

Today’s post, I am going to share with you four ways to wear a slip dress. I got this Finders Keepers Cristina midi slip dress last year and wore it to one of the shows during New York Fashion Week, (Look #4). 

I love the color and the satin fabric that gives this dress a little glam feel. You can wear this dress from casual wear to a date night.

 

Below are some similar dresses I found.

four ways to wear
A SLIP DRESS

“The dress must follow the body of a woman, not the body following the shape of the dress.” —Hubert de Givenchy

one:
A SOLO SLIP

The first look I called it a ‘Solo Slip’ as it is a basic and a classic look where you can slip into this dress and go. For a casual style, I pair this slip dress with my VANS suede slip-on sneakers.  

 

If you want to go for a classy look, wear your slip dress with strappy heels

two:
ONE SHOULDER CAMI TOP

Style number two, I turned the dress to a cami top with one shoulder. I also use the long length of the skirt to tie as a big bow on the side.

This look will be a super chic and cute look for a brunch date or hanging out with your girlfriends.

“Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way to live.” —Gianni Versace

three:
BANDEAU TOP:

You can turn your slip dress to a bandeau top. Here I am wearing it with a blazer for a business casual look. But if you don’t want to show your stomach, you could either button your blazer, wear a belt over the blazer, or adjust your top length to meet the waistline of your jeans. If you want it to be more fun, wear denim shorts with it will do.

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four:
OVER A TOP

This fourth look I wore during Fall in New York. I paired it with my mock neck top. This look can be worn in any season as you can layer up or down as the weather goes. I am a cool, cute, casual wear lover, so I paired this slip dress with my Gucci sneakers for a cool vibe while adding some sweetness with a pink headband. 

 

“Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.” —Vivienne Westwood

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I hope you find new ways to play with your slip dress. I have more styles to share, so stay tuned for all the fun!

If you want to see a video version for a quick smile, watch it on my Instagram Reels here.

Have you checked out Instagram Branding 101, yet? 

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Stay safe and healthy, and I hope to see you soon!

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