The Hashtag Positivity Podcast

Love doesn’t get to know you first and then decides to love you. Love loves you first, and that’s how it gets to know you. Love starts with ignorance and ends with understanding. Check out this brief article to explore ideas for bestowing the powers of love as an antedate to three poisons threatening humanity. Enjoy! #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #joy #relationships #love #ukraine #dariusrucker #guardianangel #hubris #ignorance This Volume 6 Issue 4 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 24, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-make-someones-life-better ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “If I Had Wings” by Darius Rucker “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer “If I Had Wings” by Darius Rucker (performed by Jonas Cain)

Each and every one of us has a unique blend of knowledge, skills, experiences, connections, and temperaments, and when we lean into these unique advantages, we become empowered to excel at the very things that bring us the most joy. Check out this brief article to hear three empowering stories of people who leaned into their unique power and authority. Enjoy! #positivity #inspiration #purpose #richardpotter #anothonybourdain #eleanorroosevelt This Volume 6 Issue 3 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 21, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/your-unique-power-authority ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships

When walking through the wilderness so dreary with a heart so weary, it may be tempting to simply lay down and give up; but even in the darkest of times we can find inspiration to continue looking up—so long as we remain open and engaged observers of the world with fascination, curiosity, and wonder. Check out this brief article for the encouraging true story of how inspiration can come from even the most unlikely of places. Enjoy! #positivity #inspiration #songofthelark #julesbreton #williamwordsworth #billmurray  This Volume 6 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 4 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/a-reason-to-keep-looking-up  ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones,” says Confucius. For most people, this is just a metaphor, but for Dashrath Manjhi, it was instruction. Check out this brief article for the inspiring true story of a man who turned his pain into passion to move a mountain. #positivity #passion #DashrathManjhi This Volume 6 Issue 1 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on January 30, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-move-a-mountain ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lghtning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships

Are you chasing two rabbits? Are you serving two masters? Is your house divided? Check out this brief article for reflections on consolidated effort. This Volume 5 Issue 10 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on October 1, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/one-thing-at-once-a-case-for-consolidated-effort ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #purpose #relationships #priorities

What’s moving you today? Pain, knowledge, or support? Check out the brief article to distinguish which driver of change is moving you. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 8 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 1, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-three-drivers-of-change ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #change #purpose

Whether you’re a teacher creating lesson plans, a sales person creating pitches, a storyteller creating stories, a family creating a home, or a creator of truly any kind, being able to find and harness your muse is an essential element of success. And if you’re looking for it, creative inspiration can come from anywhere. Check out this captivating story for six ideas for finding your muse. This Volume 5 Issue 9 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 29, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/whats-your-muse ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC CREDITS This podcast does not own the rights to these songs and they are used here incidentally for the listener’s reference. Should the copyright holders wish any of these songs to be removed, please contact us. Berlin, I. (1946). Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better (Instrumental Version) [Recorded by Annie Get Your Gun Ensemble]. Berlin, I. (1928/1938). God Bless America [Recorded by Kate Smith]. Guthrie, W. (1940). This Land Is Your Land (Recorded by Woody Guthrie]. Berlin, I. (1926). Blue Skies [Recorded by Irving Kaufman]. Berlin, I. (1935). Cheek to Cheek [Recorded by Fred Astaire]. Berlin, I. (1937). I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm [Recorded by Howard Barrie]. Berlin, I. (1954). There's No Business Like Show Business [Recorded by Ethel Merman]. Berlin, I. (1929). Puttin' on the Ritz [Recorded by Fred Astaire]. Berlin, I. (1940). White Christmas [Recorded by Bing Crosby]. Berlin, I. (1946). This Land Is Your Land [Recorded by Ethel Merman and Ray Middleton]. Berlin, I. & Guthrie, W. (1928, 1938m 1940). God Bless America / This Land Is Your Land [Recorded by Lady Gaga]. #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #purpose #creativity #music

Even before you finish speaking, people will have forgotten most of what you said, but with the use of meaningful stories, when you “pull the string” of your throughline tight, you can empower them with an experience that can transfer well beyond the moment. Check out this brief article for five essential storytelling components to help you tell memorable and meaningful stories that can positively impact people’s lives. This Volume 5 Issue 9 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on August 2, 2022. retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/empowering-your-audience-with-stories ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships #storytelling

It’s not enough to have accurate information—to initiate and manage positive change we also have to be able to access and use the information. By making positive psychology research accessible—digestible, memorable, and manageable—it brings the research to life, out of the reports, scientific journals, and books and into the lives of people who can actually use and benefit from the material. This Volume 5 Issue 7 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 7, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/being-well-by-living-well ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com   ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships #positivepsychology

How we show up for the people we serve has a direct impact on our success, and if our aim is to foster constructive and encouraging experiences, then we are called to learn how to master the moment and transition well. After all, it is not in the aim but in the transition that our significance can be found—helping us to show up as a force for good for the people we serve. Check out this brief article for three practical ideas to consider for fostering constructive and encouraging experiences that can help you show up as a force for good for the people you serve. This Volume 5 Issue 6 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 4, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/master-the-moment-life-in-transition ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships

The decision to keep living each day comes with it the trust that things will be okay, even without any guarantee that anything will work out. After all, for us there is only the trying—the rest is none of our business. Check out this brief article for practical ideas to help you in your pursuit of worthy goals. #positivity #curiosity #relationships #connecting #communication #teamwork #purpose #goals This Volume 5 Issue 5 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 14, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-pursue-worthy-goals ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships

How teams choose to treat each other through their verbal and nonverbal communication is just as important as how they choose to respond to each other. Check out this brief article to hear about a single choice you can make with the power to open the door to a world of possibilities for you, your team, and the community you serve. #positivity #curiosity #relationships #connecting #communication #teamwork This Volume 5 Issue 4 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 20, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-your-choices-discourage-others ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships

Though both her parents are from Russia, Torrie was born and raised in Kyiv, instilled with the Cossack’s values of freedom, dignity, loyalty, honesty, courage, and self-sacrifice. Because of her upbringing, Torrie has decided to stay in Kyiv to fight for freedom and justice—even though it comes at great personal risk. Check out this article to hear Torrie’s story and what it means for all of us 🇺🇦 #ukraine #unity #peace #love #standwithukraine This Volume 5 Issue 3 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 7, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-an-artist-in-kyiv-is-fighting-for-freedom ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships

The time for loving servitude is certainly now, as three poisons continue to threaten humanity: apathy, hatred, and violence. Of the three, perhaps the most preferable is hatred—because at least it provides a level of consideration unavailable to the apathetic. Yet the danger of hatred can be a slippery slope to violence. Check out this article for an actionable idea that can serve as an antidote to these three poisons. Enjoy! #positivity #love #peace #ukraine This Volume 5 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 28, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/all-done-in-love ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships

We are in a state of constant flow, and when we do not welcome change and instead fight the current in favor of stagnation, this resistance damns our potential and prevents positive growth. Check out this episode to learn more about initiating and managing positive change for individual, team, and community growth. This Volume 5 Issue 1 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on January 31, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/this-too-shall-pass ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. OFFER 1. Partner for Hashtag Positivity for individual, team, and community growth! hashtagpositivity.com/collaborate 2. Get the official Hashtag Positivity T-shirt! hashtagpositivity.com/shop CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #affirmation #joy #compassion #happiness #change #impermanence #growth #mindset #purpose #relationships

It can be difficult to escape from trouble when you’re weighed down with baggage, and it can be difficult to get to where you’re going when forced to carry what should have been put down years ago. In other words: Don’t be weighed down by things—yet be ready to collect experiences along the way. This Volume 4 Issue 12 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December 31, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/whats-in-your-suitcase ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. OFFER Enroll in an Online Course! hashtagpositivity.com/curriculum Order the official Hashtag Positivity T-shirt! hashtagpositivity.com/shop CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #Positivity #Fascination #Inspiration #Motivation #Affirmation #Joy #Reflection #Commitment

After years of scrambling from city to city to serve clients, Hashtag Positivity’s Executive Director began to wonder if there was a better way. Then he began studying elearning design and knew I had found the answer. Check out this brief article to hear the whole story and how developing your own online course can help you as a thought leader demonstrate authority in your industry, provide value to the people you serve, and multiply your influence. This Volume 4 Issue 4 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 12, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-online-learning-can-transform-your-business ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity provides knowledge, skills, resources, and support to help emerging leaders and their influencers enter the next chapter of life and career with clarity, confidence, courage, and joy. OFFER Design your own online course Hashtag Positivity's exclusive eCourse Kit: hashtagpositivity.com/eCourseKit Order the official Hashtag Positivity T-shirt! hashtagpositivity.com/shop CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Consultant, Learning Experience Designer, and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin and helping Mr. Scoots 🐈 #Positivity #Inspiration #EmotionalIntelligence #PsychologicalCapital #SocialEmotionalSkills #Elearning #OnlineLearning

Though results require action, it’s only when we engage in the right actions that worthy performance can be achieved. Check out this article to learn more about the value of reflection in achieving desired results. This Volume 4 Issue 11 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 11, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/why-i-didnt-get-a-haircut-yet ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. OFFER 1. Enroll in an Online Course! hashtagpositivity.com/courses 2. Order the official Hashtag Positivity T-shirt! hashtagpositivity.com/shop CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #Positivity #Fascination #Inspiration #Motivation #Affirmation #Joy #Reflection #Commitment

The best made plans of mice and men often go awry, and if we're mindful about how we respond to the awry, we can choose to be led by the heart through compassionate connection with others, collectively tending to the needs of the day with kindness, respect, and dignity—using our influence as a force for good. Check out this article to explore what compassion might mean for you and the people you serve, if you allow it. This Volume 4 Issue 10 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 8, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/led-by-the-heart ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. OFFER 1. Enroll in an Online Course! hashtagpositivity.com/curriculum 2. Order the official Hashtag Positivity T-shirt! hashtagpositivity.com/shop CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is an educator, facilitator, and coach for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #Positivity #Fascination #Inspiration #Motivation #Affirmation #Joy #Compassion

When you’re balancing several projects with competing tasks all vying for conflicting space in your schedule, you won’t always be able to sit with a project from start to finish in a single day, especially if other people are involved. Breaking these projects into manageable pieces, and leaving some breathing room in the calendar, can help to ensure valuable projects get done on time without unneeded whirlwind or burnout. Check out this article for suggestions that will help you not only get meaningful projects in on time, but also remain balanced, fulfilled, and supported along the way. This Volume 4 Issue 9 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 3, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-get-your-priorities-straight ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience joy in their work, life, community, and beyond. OFFER 1. Enroll in an Online Course! hashtagpositivity.com/curriculum 2. Order the official Hashtag Positivity T-shirt! hashtagpositivity.com/shop CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a Positivity Coach and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 #Positivity #Fascination #Inspiration #Motivation #Affirmation #Joy