Simply Positive Thoughts

Ah, perfection. That ever-elusive unicorn we all seem to be chasing, armed with to-do lists, color-coded planners, and an unwavering belief that someday—SOMEDAY—we will get our lives together. But here’s a little plot twist: perfection is a myth, like calorie-free cake or an email that starts with "per my last email" and ends with kindness. The truth? Progress is where the magic happens. One Small Step for You, One Giant Leap for Your Sanity Making any choice, no matter how small, sets the wheels in motion. Deciding to drink one more glass of water? Progress. Writing one awkward sentence in that novel you’ve been meaning to start? Progress. Choosing not to binge-watch an entire season of a show in one sitting (even if you only cut back by one episode)? PROGRESS. Tiny steps have a way of snowballing into bigger victories. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Just do the next right thing—whatever that looks like for you. The Art of Stumbling Forward Momentum isn’t abo...

My last post on Gratitude made me realize something: we all love giving compliments, but let’s be honest—receiving them? Instant awkwardness. You get a compliment and suddenly forget how to stand like a normal human. Should you nod? Smile? Stare at the floor like you just remembered an embarrassing moment from third grade? If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of the dreaded "oh, it was nothing" shuffle, this post is for you. Let’s talk about why both giving and receiving gratitude are equally important (and why you should just say “thank you” instead of short-circuiting like a robot that just got wet). Why Receiving Gratitude Matters When someone thanks you, they mean it (unless it’s a sarcastic “thanks” from your sibling after you stole the last slice of pizza—then, well, you’re on your own). Accepting gratitude gracefully allows you to own your worth. It’s like getting a gold star in life—except this time, it’s not from a teacher bribing you to sit still. Next time s...

Gratitude is more than just saying "thank you"—it’s a Jedi mind trick for happiness. Think of it as a boomerang: throw a little appreciation out into the world, and it’ll come back to you (hopefully not hitting you in the face). When we make gratitude a habit, we start to see the silver linings instead of just the storm clouds. The Science Behind Gratitude Apparently, scientists (who have probably never met my grumpy neighbor) say that gratitude improves mental health, reduces stress, and even makes your immune system stronger. So basically, saying “thanks” might just help you live longer. Who knew? How Gratitude Affects Relationships Ever noticed how saying “I appreciate you” gets a better reaction than “Why didn’t you take out the trash?” Gratitude strengthens relationships—whether it’s with your partner, your boss, or the barista who remembers your coffee order (a true hero). Simple Ways to Cultivate Gratitude Daily Gratitude Journal – Jot down three things you’re grateful...

Woke up this morning and somehow something was amiss Was it the heat or a hunger for a face that I could kiss And then with the dawn it dawned upon Now that he was gone Its just me and my thoughts Let me go back to slumber Musing it was all a wishful dream "Oh wait" my heart skipped to say Curbing a longing that so belonged Wear a veil of glee and go along Hiding till it healed strong Sent a silent prayer to the heavens above Drape my heart with kindness and love Because life goes on and so shalt thou. - Love, tetalz ❤

  I may be down but that’s not where I’m meant to be The dirt under my feet will wash away the sadness of tomorrow Is that the sunrise on the ken? Or my face in the afterglow For shall tear wash away the pain And bring the memories unperturbed Of sweetness and innocence Of easy days and sleepy nights In the shadow of today a better tomorrow awaits. - Love,  tetalz ❤

We all attain a point in our lives when we are at the top of our game. Feeling of happiness and contentment comes naturally. As they say, reaching your “hunky-dory”. Sometime back, I was in such a situation myself. A job I loved, a family who loved and supported me, a partner whom I adored, my knight in shining armor, strong bonds, and even stronger dreams. I could not believe life could be so fair to me, granting me every wish, like I suddenly became God’s favorite child. And before I knew it, I was alone in my room having panic attacks and popping anti-depression pills. Friends left, my knight felt he needed to move on, family doubting me and to top it all, my job suffered, and so did my health. Sitting alone with nothing but my haunting thoughts, days became nights and nights turned into days. Tears would not stop and feeling of misery would not leave me alone. It felt like I fell from the seventh heaven to the rock bottom. One moment I was planning my wedding, and the next moment I...

  How difficult it is for you to let go of your previous mistakes? Do you find it hard to delegate tasks to others in fear that they might mess it? Do you stay gloomy when even a simple conversation does not go as per your plans? If all this sounds like you, you might be a perfectionist after all. A perfectionist is a person whose goal is to plan every move, rethink every thought and weigh every word before speaking. A perfectionist has an impulsive urge to know the outcome before they invest their time or efforts or resources into something. I know what you might be thinking that all of us were curious as kids and now that we’re adults, our priorities have changed and that we may not delve deeper into the basic stuff, stuff that we’ve been doing for years like making a cup of tea. Well, yes, time and again everyone gets such feelings, but a perfectionist stays a perfectionist for tasks ranging from threading a needle to running a country.   Everything needs to be accurate, ...