Another funny video...

Here's the original video I made to show inside my HYPE box. Some last minute technical difficulties prevented me from showing it during my installation (hence the random cat video). Here it is, a brief compilation of fun stuff.

Positive Art

So last Wednesday I set up a small art installation to help promote positivity. The idea behind the project was to HYPE the idea of positivity and encourage people to smile. It happens to be finals week at Towson University, so lots of people were willing to pause and take a moment to watch something funny. The display you see below contained a screen playing a funny compilation of cat videos, which I found on youtube. I also handed out cards containing the web address to this blog. 

While all these people were looking into my box, I was discretely recording them with a tiny camcorder located in the back of the box. Below is a compilation of their reactions, proof that seeing someone smile provokes you to smile as well...check it out...

Tomorrow...

So tomorrow I'll be unveiling my HYPE project, which is the assignment that gave me the kick in the butt I needed to get this blog started. It's a small installation piece I've designed to provoke positive reactions. The goal is to make as many people smile as possible!

I'll be working through tonight and tomorrow morning to complete the finishing touches, and I'll be setting up on the second floor of Towson's Center for the Arts building tomorrow 12/12/12 from 10:00am to 12:30pm.

Here's a little preview, be sure to check back tomorrow night as I'll be posting many more photos & videos of the project! Here's to promoting positivity =]

Try Optimism on for Size!

So here's a site that some of you may be familiar with; TED.com

Committed to "Ideas Worth Spreading" TED unites people through Technology, Entertainment, and Design. The nonprofit organizes talks and conferences all over the world, where individuals from all fields and walks of life share their innovative ideas. These ideas can range from fun design concepts, to the mind blowing technologies of the future. 

One thing most of the talks have in common, is that they inspire others to think outside the box and explore new possibilities. Every Ted Talk video I have ever watched has concluded on a positive or uplifting note.

Overwhelming at first, the site allows you to browse through the video categories, some of which include...

courageous

ingenious

inspiring

beautiful

funny

informative

etc...

If you're still not excited about TED, here's a short video about trying new things that might convince you...

Why not try being more optimistic for 30 days? That challenge just might stick!

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."

- Henry David Thoreau

Have a laugh...

Here's a preview from one of my upcoming art projects (which I have yet to give a solid name to). This youtube video is a prime example of the power of laughter, how contagious it is, and just how good it makes you feel inside. Go ahead, watch it and try not to laugh, I dare you...

Stay tuned for the completed project! 

Getting off on the right foot...

In an attempt to get this blog up and running, I have been doing a lot of research on the power of positive thinking, and all the things it takes to lead a positive life. One of my biggest resources as I've been has been this website; www.liveyourlifewell.org/

Sponsored by Mental Health America, this site contains a plethora of helpful information on living a positive life. This includes their 10 tools to live your life well, questionnaires designed to assess stress, anxiety, and depression, and of course a wide variety of resources on getting help for those issues and making steps in a more positive direction. 

I would highly recommend checking out this website, whether you're stressed, depressed, or just looking to live your life happier, there's something on this site for everyone. Here are their 10 Tools to Live Your Life Well that I mentioned earlier and I can say from experience that following these tips really does make a difference.

1.Connect with Others

2. Stay Positive

3. Get Physically Active

4.Help Others

5. Get Enough Sleep

6. Create Joy and Satisfaction

7. Eat Well

8. Take Care of Your Spirit

9. Deal Better with Hard Times

10. Get Professional Help if You Need it

For more info on how these tools can make a difference, go to www.liveyourlifewell.org/

OR

check back here soon!

Beginning today I will be actively implementing each of these tools in my day to day life, and posting my experiences and recommendations for those of you who wish to join me! 

Stay Positive! 

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"Better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness."

-Chinese Proverb

Welcome!

Welcome to the Positivity Project! 

The goal of this blog is to spread positive energy and provide resources and information about living your happiest life possible. As the site continues to develop I'll be sharing a wide variety of both humorous and factual media as well as some of my own personal experiences. The hope is that the content of this blog will provoke smiles, encourage others to spread optimism, and help those who struggle to stay positive.