Positive Thinking Archives

A positive outcome from falling asleep at work.

Mistakes Lead to Surprising Lessons

Ever mess up on the job? Or fall asleep?! We all make the mistakes. The important thing is to pick up and start fresh, to move on.

10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Summer

By Jessica Toomer5 min read

Summer is everyone’s favorite season but finding ways to fill the longer days can be challenging. Here are a few things you can do to make the most out of your summer.

11 Inspiring Billy Graham Quotes

By Brooke Obie2 min read

Enjoy these inspiring quotes from the pastor, radio host and best-selling author.

Norman Vincent Peale surrounded by his grandchildren on his 75th birthday.

The Joyous Birthday Season of Grandpa Peale

By Katie Allen Berlandi2 min read

Norman Vincent Peale’s granddaughter reflects on his everlasting inspiration in her life as well as so many others.

Iraq veteran Bryan Anderson shares his story in the July 2016 edition of Guideposts

An Iraq War Veteran Finds Inspiration

Iraq veteran Bryan Anderson, who shares his experiences in the cover story of the July 2016 edition of Guideposts, explains how even the loss of three limbs didn’t prevent him from “getting back to good” and reveals what kind of people inspire him.

A Peale family photo: Norman on the left, his father to the right, and his mother and brother in between

10 Things to Know about Norman Vincent Peale

By Brett Leveridge3 min read

May 31st marks the 125th birthday of the Guideposts founder.

Marilynn Moe Shares Her Musical Gifts and God’s Love

Marilynn Moe shares how her music, positive attitude and faith in God help her to spread positivity at the senior residence where she lives.

How to become a better person, not a bitter person.

A Bitter Person or a Better Person?

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

It all depends on how you choose to respond to life’s blows.

Villagers plant 111 trees to mark the birth of baby girls

This Village in India Plants 111 Trees Every Time a Girl Is Born

By Jessica Toomer2 min read

The village of Piplantri is changing the way its country views women, one sapling at a time.

How to wake up happy every day and face it with gratitude.

How to Wake Up Inspired Every Day

By Katie Allen Berlandi2 min read

Do you face each day renewed and full of hope? Guideposts blogger Katie Allen Berlandi and the granddaughter of Norman Vincent Peale shares some of her grandfather’s advice.