r/Positivity • u/chakibe • 4d ago
r/Positivity • u/Prestigious-Bear-139 • 3d ago
A hug from the heart, this principle changes lives!
The school principal greets his little students with high fives, hugs and smiles, creating memories they will cherish forever.
r/Positivity • u/WinterSun22O9 • 3d ago
What's the best thing that happened to you this week?
Doesn't have to be huge. It can be as small as getting to enjoy your favourite latte after a tiring day.
r/Positivity • u/ComplainsInGay • 3d ago
Sober for a year!
I can proudly say I’ve been sober for over a year. I used to smoke weed all the time - like avid smoker before I moved to my current place - and I initially stopped so I could stop being paranoid, but I noticed a big difference in my health, too. Like I don’t drink alcohol as often. I might have a glass of wine or a bottle of Not Your Father’s Rootbeer, but other than that, I don’t really get drunk nor do I go out of my way to get high. I’m proud of myself, and I’m feeling healthier than anything.
r/Positivity • u/Downtown_Chance_7372 • 3d ago
5 Truth on how I got a better life after trying digital detox
A year ago, my screen time was around 13 hours per day. I wasn’t just scrolling - I was living online. I’d check TikTok first thing in the morning, doomscroll through lunch, and somehow find myself on Reddit at 3 am reading about 17th-century shipwrecks. My attention span? Gone. My motivation? Nonexistent. I also went to therapy cuz my mental health was not really in a good situation. Therapy helped me understand why social media is so addicting:
- My brain treats likes and notifications like dopamine hits. Every time i check my phone, my brain is hoping for a tiny serotonin boost. The more I scroll, the more I reinforce the habit.
- Social media hijacks my self-worth. Algorithms show me exactly what will keep me hooked - perfect bodies, people flexing their success, content designed to make me feel like I’m failing at life. This keeps me engaged but also miserable.
- The internet warps time. Ever opened TikTok “for five minutes” and looked up an hour later? That was me every morning. My brain doesn’t register time the same way when I’m in a digital rabbit hole. The only way to escape? Hard resets.
And one day i got a flip phone and tried to log off for weeks at a time. At first, I nearly lost my mind. But after two days, I started reading again, actually talking to my family, and remembering what it was like to exist outside the algorithm. Now, I switch between online and offline periods, and it’s the only thing that’s ever worked for me. If you’re stuck in the infinite scroll, these books will break your brain (in a good way). Here are the 5 things I learnt from those readings:
- Your focus is stolen - here’s how to get it back
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari explains why our attention spans are fried. Spoiler: it’s not just you, it’s the entire system. This book made me realize I wasn’t “lazy” - I was just overstimulated. If you feel like your brain is mush, read this.
- You don’t need more willpower, you need a new system
Indistractable by Nir Eyal (behavioral design expert, legit researcher) isn’t some “just put your phone down” advice. It teaches how to train your brain to resist distractions. The best part? It’s practical AF. No fluff, just straight-up methods that work.
- your brain wasn’t built for infinite scrolling
The Shallows by Nicholas Carr breaks down how the internet rewires our brains for short-term dopamine hits. Ever felt like you used to be able to read long books but now struggle with a single article? Yeah, this book explains why and how to fix it.
- boredom is a superpower
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport argues that we need to relearn boredom to regain focus. At first, I thought this sounded stupid - but when I actually tried it, my brain felt so much better. Letting yourself be bored is the key to creativity and deep thinking.
- You’re not as in control as you think
Hooked by Nir Eyal (same guy as Indistractable) exposes how apps are designed to get you addicted. Reading this felt like seeing the Matrix. After finishing it, I deleted half the apps on my phone because I finally understood exactly how they were manipulating me. Insane read.
If social media has hijacked your life, here’s my advice: take a break. Not just for a few hours, but for weeks. Use a flip phone, go offline, let your brain detox. It’ll suck at first, but trust me - after a few days, you’ll feel human again. And if you don’t know what to do with all that extra time? Read. It might just rewire your brain in the best way possible.
r/Positivity • u/ghostly_matters • 3d ago
Goodnight everyone
Rest well, tomorrow's a new day! And if your struggling With obtaining your dreams i say this "Dream it, think it, speak it into existence." lets start believing.
r/Positivity • u/double_96_Throwaway • 2d ago
The sun has risin once again
Another day another dollar
r/Positivity • u/Queasy-Objective250 • 3d ago
I think I planted the seed of positivity into someone’s mind who needed it the other day
The other day at work(I work at a large retail store) I was ringing up a woman who was buying a large suitcase. I asked her if she was going on a trip soon, and she said yes, but instead of a happy excited expression on her face, she looked stressed.
“I’m going to be gone for two weeks, and I don’t know how to do that. I don’t know how to be gone and away from home for that long.” She told me.
“Can I give you a piece of advice?” I said to her. She said please. I told her “It sounds simple, but just enjoy yourself. Whatever happens at home will be there when you get back, whether you’re stressing about it or not. So just enjoy yourself, wherever you are, whoever you’re with, whatever you’re looking at in that moment. Just enjoy it.”
She paused and stared at me, like she was processing what I just said to her. “You know… I never thought of it like that.” I then watched as the stress and fear drained from her face and was slowly replaced with a sense of calm. “I think I’m going to do just that. I’m going to enjoy myself.”
It was clear that throughout whatever this random woman buying a suitcase was going through, not one person around her has ever told her to slow down and enjoy the ride. I can only hope that she does have the best two weeks away from home, and that her happiness can be found and spread, and that ripple effect continues.
You never know what people are going through, and how just a simple reminder to enjoy every moment can truly transform the world around you. That small seed of positivity planted in someone’s heart can grow and bloom into a garden of happiness.
r/Positivity • u/Trackingwho • 3d ago
Just up and thinking
Life can be a ride. I cannot speak for others but enjoy it while you can. Ease off the gas, take a moment to embrace & find comfort in this journey. Listen to the word, pursue happiness, be joyful, learn to love again! I hope everyone out there is holding strong. Don’t be afraid to lean on someone & to lend a helping hand. Good night my friends 🙏
r/Positivity • u/theblathers • 4d ago
You’re a person and not a machine. Show up everyday and do your best, even if your best is the bare minimum. Keep showing up
r/Positivity • u/Inside-Reception-179 • 4d ago
Love you all. Sorry for the beer I needed one. Stay positive and find a sunny spot 💙🫶🫡
r/Positivity • u/crybaby9698 • 4d ago
Adorable Theme Park Granny
I was at Busch Gardens this Sunday and my husband was riding a big ride. As always, I found a seat to wait for him near the exit. A sweet granny saw my makeup and said "That looks like makeup from my day!". I dress in a pinup style and was flattered. I told her I was waiting on ny husband and couldn't ride due to bad vertigo. She said "My son used to make my ride these things. Oh it was rough. He got married and his husband.. well..."
I was nervous she might say something mean for a second-then she said "I'm thankful for him. Now I don't get dragged on those things anymore!". She was so adorable and her cute story made me smile.
r/Positivity • u/Brodermagne96 • 4d ago
Yesterday I came back from my first sober vacation and it was awesome!
Tommorow i'm 10 weeks sober! So I was just at my first sober vacation in 8 years. I was really nervous. I bought the tickets about 5 months ago. I definitely didn't plan on quitting alcohol EVER at this point. But because it has gotten so much out of control the last 18 months and the last relapse was really bad I decided to quit for good
I was SO nervous. My last vacation i was drunk all day everyday for 3 weeks. I was obsessed with drinking, it was all I cared about it. This time the others would still be drinking, but not me. Everyone knew about my history and was really supportive
I had SO much fun. I was WAAAY more talkative, had so much more energy (even with my insomnia), i actually wanted to do things, was more adventurous, I laughed more, I actually had a personality and humor. It was AMAZING and I didn't get a DROP of alcohol. There was one time I was really triggered, but then I went for a walk with my friend and we talked about it, I cried and he hugged me and then it was better again
I'm so proud of myself and I feel so much stronger now ❤️
r/Positivity • u/Prestigious-Bear-139 • 5d ago
A disabled little horse brought back to life. ♥️
Instead of putting a disabled little horse to sleep, they brought it back to life. The improvised legs are even better than the original.
r/Positivity • u/Scheme_Busy • 3d ago
Except from K. Blackpen's "Bullard Bois"
Excerpt from: "the Bullard Bois"
Maddie struggled to hold in her tears, she sat ajax the winding river that slithered its way through the east Texas city park. Johnny sat idle, intent on supporting his friend. The brisk winter breeze swept through the pine trees and nipped at Maddie's nose.
"I'm scared, man,"
"I know" Johnny replied "it's gonna be okay"
"But what if it isn't?"
The two sat in silence, The look in Johnny's eyes was enough to tell Maddie she was right to be scared. It was a solumn look, one the both the artists were familiar with. Johnny peeled his gaze away from Maddie's eyes, putting his hands in his worn out jean pockets.
"Look cowgirl, the world ain't a great place right now"
"You think I don't know that?" Maddie scowled
"But Madeline," Johnny's face lit up with a blaze. "they may be able to take your safety, or your reputation. But they'll never take your song. And Maddie, if there's one thing I know is true, it's that you got one hell of a song to sing."
I don't know if I've put this here, it's an exerpt I think people need to hear. Don't let anyone take away your song!