Tag Archive: relationships

Father’s Day History and the Optimism of Father Son and Daddy Daughter Relationships

This week Dr. Russ and Jackie chat about the history of Father’s Day and the optimism of celebrating the relationship with our father’s. Do you know when the first father’s day was celebrated? Which presidents championed the idea? When it was declared …

Father’s Day History and the Optimism of Father Son and Daddy Daughter Relationships

This week Dr. Russ and Jackie chat about the history of Father’s Day and the optimism of celebrating the relationship with our father’s. Do you know when the first father’s day was celebrated? Which presidents championed the idea? When it was declared …

Does Ego Get in the way of Your Communication and Relationship Optimism?

By Dr. Russ,
Optimism is enhanced by the absence of ego from our self-worth and the absence of ego from our communication with others.  Here is an example of what I mean. 
A friend of mine recently inquired: “Dr. Russ – How can I …

Optimism in the Face of Social Rejection

By Dr. Russ
How can we help a 26 year old female restore optimism and belief in her own self-worth after her boyfriend of 7 years has rejected her?  For purposes of this post, I am going to call her Olivia.
For today’s message, I build upon …

Valentine’s Self-Worth – The Day After

By Dr. Russ
Today is February 15, the day after Valentine’s Day.  How is your relationship optimism the day after?
Several days ago, I put out the following question for discussion on Linked-In: 

What do you do on Valentine’s Day?&nbsp…

Valentines Day: A Time to Celebrate with Optimistic Relationship Appreciations

By Dr. Russ,
As you are thinking about what to say to your Valentine or to anyone you care for on Valentines Day.  Keep in mind these ten categories of things to appreciate about the other.  Use these TEN appreciation categories, defined belo…

Don’t hesitate! Share your appreciation with loved ones!

Jackie Monroe presents the Optimism Tip of the Week!

Also: to watch the first episode of “Attitude is Everything” visit www.OptimismToday.tv!

Ten New Optimism Quotes Inspired by the Words of Martin Luther King and President Obama

By Dr. Russ,

Service to others is the ultimate optimistic act.
Listen to what our children tell us because sometimes the wisdom of a 9 year old is every bit as wise as that of an 89 year old.
Sense can be made of senseless violence only by searching f…

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