How to be a Positive Thinker | Lessons from Pollyanna

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

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[@tehilash7292]

Thank you Jennifer for another lovely video. Sharing that in my teens( I am 51y old.) I loved reading Anne of green Gables on a rocking chair. My mother and sister called me foundling( Anne of green Gables was translated in my language to: The foundling).I guess you and I are kindred spirits😊🪷

[@dologuzy9759]

My sweet mentor said, “God has placed joy in every day, and it is my job to find it.”

[@angeleahmacdonnell7750]

Whenever I get offended by someone I always ask myself “ have I ever offended someone?” And then I just try to forgive and move on. Nobody is perfect. We are all just doing the best we can.

[@rrhines3151]

My wonderful French grandmother taught me to “consider the source,” with her lovely French accent!

[@chelebelle2223]

​@@rrhines3151😄👍

[@chantelmcfall5502]

That is an amazing response ❤

[@tammygriffin3164]

I would love to see a part 2. My daughter and I watched Pollyanna together many times while she was growing up. We have always had a close relationship. She is now 34 and mom to 3 little boys. We have a strong faith in God and trust that He will bring us through difficult times, of which we have had many. Thanks for your "Pollyanna" spirit, it is always encouraging❤

[@kellymurphy6445]

This was great and very affirming. My mother-in-law is the most positive person I know, and I swear she'll live forever! Lol. We had a rainy vacation with her once and she said, "Oh I never let the weather bother me when I am on vacation." That stuck with me over the years. I would love a part 2!

[@sarab3749]

I love that quote about the weather on vacation! That is awesome!

[@anyamuenchgrieser8686]

There seems to be a link between positive, joyful personalities and longevity in women! Also mental longevity.

[@anye76]

Forgive me Jennifer for the lengthy post.i have so much to say.When I was about 11 or 12 one of the ministers where my mom went to worship gave me a VHS tape. He told me that this movie reminded him of me and this is what he sees in me. It was the movie Pollyanna. I grew up rather rough but I never liked it. I was picked on because I lacked the roughness. I can't figure out what he saw in me but nonetheless, he did see something. It took me a rather long time to understand why he said that to me. I just loved the movie but I never saw myself. Now, in my 40s people tell me I'm a Doris Day, Pollyanna sort of a person. Althoug, I still don't see it fully in myself, I'll accept that it's there because many different people across all walks of life have said this to me. I think it's a good way to live, think and be. It's beautiful. My minister recently told me that I have a pure heart and it's readily seen in the congregation and many have made comments about it. I wasn't a child who heard nice things about myself so it's hard even know to accept this. I will accept it. Hearing this video just affirmed it more Jennifer. I'm Pollyanna too❤😘🌷🤗

[@marlysmithsonian5746]

Jennifer, I'd like to ask a favor. Our area of Florida, Pinellas county, Clearwater, was hit by a massive storm and flooded our mobile home. We live in a high zone where flooding should not occur, but it did. Our AC wont work, we've lost nearly everything overnight. There were cars floating down our streets last night. We are truly devastated. We just had to put our little dog to sleep a few days ago and are overwhelmed. Hopefully, FEMA will get here. Would you and your viewers pray for all of us? Thank you so much.

[@rrhines3151]

Adding you and your situation to my nightly prayers 🙏🏻🕊️

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I am praying for you. I'm sorry you're going through this!

[@21972012145525]

Why is FEMA taking so long 😮

[@Erin_29]

I am praying 🙏

[@DebraofSENC]

Praying for you.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

Beautiful video, Jennifer!! ❤ Romans 8:28 is one of my favorites. I have seen God work good from bad time and time again!! Of course, we will still have our struggles and disappointments (sometimes ongoing, ha!!), but like Joseph, after 7 years of wrongful imprisonment, we have to trust in God’s plan 100%. I know that I know He’s there and that the Bible is His Word, and all this gives me so much peace!! ❤ Thank you for all the good you put into the world! You are a blessing!

[@Erin_29]

I absolutely love this comment.🩷

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@Erin_29 Aww, thank you so much! ☺️🙏🏻❤️

[@cindyk8743]

I see what you did there!! You made the negative connotation “Pollyanna” become a positive thing. That’s a very interesting perspective. Glad you weren’t discouraged when you were growing up. It has served you well.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Yes, I like to spin things to be positive 😅

[@lindadeppner7142]

Yes to a Part 2! I am pretty much always an optimist. Regarding the doom predictions, I like what my adult son always says -- "We're not having it that way."

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love that!!

[@theteacuphomestead]

This morning's devotional from Charles Spurgeon's Morning & Evening was about Romans 8:28 and I spent all morning thinking about it, only to watch this video and hear you mention that very same verse! It's so good, and so true. God is good and He loves us and He works out ALL things for good. Keep up the great work, Jennifer. I loved this video!!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

That's so serendipitous!

[@debbiewood3819]

Jennifer, I fell in love with reading in 6th grade at a small mtn school which had 2 grades in one classroom. In the corner beside a chalkboard was a narrow, ceiling to floor bookshelf. On that shelf were old books including the Pollyanna, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boy mysteries..for the 1st time I was lucky enough to have my own room...this was in an old farmhouse with narrow staircase and 2 small bedrooms in the peak of the roofline...I would stay awake til 2, 3 in the morning reading these books. Importantly this was the schoolyard following death of my father in a hiway farm accident...s the oldest of 4 children, I also watched my mother work and display an ethic for life that was beautiful.. She never took $$ from Health and Welfare, many times two jobs within a 24 hr time.. I feel Pollyanna books were a great help to me at this time of my development...

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Wow! What an incredible story! It sounds like your mother was an amazing woman. ♥

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

🙌🏻 I love this! I’m so sorry you lost your dad at such a young age. What an incredible thing happened to you in going to this school-it sounds like quite a special setting, and I’m so glad you found comfort there and your love for reading! You could probably write a very interesting story based on your time there. ❤

[@rrhines3151]

My eyes teared up reading your words… I am so sorry for your loss… what a blessing we had books to escape to; it was my respite growing up also.

[@21972012145525]

But the economic assistance is exactly for times like these. It doesn't make sense for someone to work that much when they have kids. You and your mom were lucky, because such situations can compound many problems including health

[@Rositasparks]

My positive attitude ( taught to me by my lovely mother) has given me a beautiful life. No, life isn’t perfect but everything always works out and that gives me peace of mind. ❤ let’s hear part two . Thx!

[@Sandy-of6gq]

So I work in medicine and have been conditioned for years to immediately look for what's wrong and try to fix asap it ie. if someone has chest pain I wouldn't say oh let's just be grateful you don't have cancer or stroke and let's ignore the pain and move on. While that's needed in medicine this kind of focus on negative can be very disempowering in regular life. I need a little of that selective positive optimistic "delusion", it makes life a completely different and much more enjoyable experience. Love this! :)

[@loriemoeggenberg8690]

I appreciate this so much. I am a fiction author and I've had ups and downs in my career. Right now is a struggle. But watching this made me realize that I used to be an optimist. I need to get that back! I have all the faith in God but still go to the negative. No more! ❤ I'm going back to believing that anything is possible. 🙌🏻☺️

[@deryngarz2687]

I'm also a Polyanna girl!! I watched (and still watch) that movie to death. It's a favourite because it is so pure and joyful. A blessing indeed.

[@AniaBumba]

I used to be a pessimist and I thought it was my nature but the more I analysed my negative thoughts the more I realised that they resemble the negative things I used to be told as a child. I have worked on this for years, I actively replace every negative thought with a positive one and the negative once are so rare now. I practice positive affirmations all the time and I see such a difference in the levels of my happiness.

[@rebeccaharris7893]

Thank you again for sharing personal stories. They are so relatable and your responses are exquisite! I found your channel 6 years ago, my son was 3months old. When I had time to myself I would read your books, they inspire me to this day and will continue to do so! Thank you for supporting women!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@saracarlson-kringle]

Being a 'Pollyanna' is such a gift! I just recently 'got' the gist of 'praise God in adversity', and I just start praising God for being the exact opposite of the adversity that's happening, and it gains momentum and changes not just me on the inside, but the entire atmosphere around me. I've never experienced something change to something so good, so immediately.

[@lauragb3677]

A “can do” attitude makes every day better. When I have something on my calendar that I “dread” I immediately think of the positive of driving to that appointment, or how nice it will be complete the task..etc.

[@minimalist_romantic]

You have reminded me that “Pollyanna” “the secret garden “and “Anne of green gables” are definitely my favourite childhood books! Also everything by Astrid Lindgren, I might have to revisit those books now ❤

[@reneepennell3372]

Thank you so much for sharing this❤I, also, love Pollyanna and had forgotten about her character. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June and have been going through the tough journey that it entails. But! The Lord has carried me through and has given me such peace. This reminder of Pollyanna also helps me remember to keep a positive smile and reminds me of what I CAN DO with God's strength 🙏♥️

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I'm praying for your healing! Much love ♥

[@reneepennell3372]

@@TheDailyConnoisseur Thank you so very much for your sweet prayers🙏❤️

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@reneepennell3372 I pray you get better! I love so much that you have your faith!! That is worth gold. ❤

[@reneepennell3372]

@@PeaceIsYeshua Thank you! The comfort I've received has been something that can only be explained as God's intervention ⚘️

[@meenakshi6344]

Wishing you strength for your treatment journey and wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@tammiebaker630]

Yes, a Part 2 would be appreciated!

[@cynthiasmith1389]

When people ask how I am, I respond with, "I can't complain." Does this mean my life is perfect, of course not. I chose to concentrate on the positive.

[@katie7748]

I've said that, too, followed by, "Well, I *could* complain...but I won't."

[@moniquelacroix1706]

Dear Jennifer, I began watching your video but had to pause to write immediately! Contrary to you, I am more inclined to see things negatively rather than positively! But what a blessing you must be to your family and friends! I actively fight to change my negative thinking, and it is a daily struggle. What helps me the most is my faith, that’s why I enjoyed so much your first quote! Now, I’m going to go back to your video and, with your guidance, I will try to find my inner Pollyanna… and hopefully don’t let her go at the first sign of difficulties! Thank you so much in advance! 😍😍💖💖

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you, Monique!

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@Monique, your comment is adorable. I love your spirit of hope and to strive for improvement, and something tells me you are a skilled writer! 🥰

[@deannab9511]

You can do it, sending positive vibes your way!

[@moniquelacroix1706]

@@deannab9511 Thank you! 💕

[@katie7748]

Are you actually negative or simply realistic? Many do not know the difference. And there IS a difference...

[@megan2176]

Yes to Part 2!! I'm a total Pollyanna, especially at work. People seem to love to complain about everything just for the sake of complaining. I'm not always openly Pollyanna-ing, but internally i may as well be whistling a happy tune! I'm sure they make fun of me for not joining in on the negativity, but that’s ok! I like my job, and positivity cant hurt. 😊❤

[@kellieliacopoulos8005]

Good morning, Jennifer! Ohhh myy GOSH!!! Someone just recently told me I was a Pollyanna!! I AMMM and proudly so!!!! Haha!! I sincerely practice all the tips you listed and yes, I would love a part 2!! A family member always tells me, "Kellie, your balloon never lands!" I'm happy I'm in such good company and thank God for you all the time, Jennifer! :) With love, Kellie (p.s. can we confess we also watched the movie for the scenery??? Haha!!)

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

You are totally a Pollyanna, Kellie. Like me! haha Much love

[@kellieliacopoulos8005]

Yayy!! Also, I just got my mail and my Victoria was in it!!! SOOOO excited to read your article and breathlessly move through the issue!! LOVE it all sooo much!!! See you Thursday! xo

[@marylawson2551]

When I was a young girl, I saw Pollyanna as a first run movie. It had such an affect on me and still does to this day. I always called my inner self Pollyanna and it became so much a part of me that I don't even think of it consciously anymore. Thank you for reminding me of it! I will have to read the books now.

[@mrsramales]

Jennifer this was so so good! Thank you for breaking this down. I am so affected by spiraling thoughts!! Changing the way one thinks and taking out the old tape!! And put a new positive one!! Yes yes to Part II Pollyanna. Love it !! Thank you Bella Jennifer❤

[@madelinekimbro2440]

I am so glad you published this video today I was in need of some positive redirection. Times are really weighing on people these days and there is truly so much negativity. I would love to see more videos like this one with tips and tricks and advice on how to navigate towards positivity. Love it!!!

[@lavenderblue5730]

Rarely do I watch tv or use the internet for entertainment, however I never miss a Daily Connoisseur episode, and this one has been my favorite. Thank you!

[@janehrabak7701]

This is my favorite so far as well 😊

[@HayleyatHome_]

This was a much needed topic for me right now. Thank you! I loved the story of the lady at the garden center but I really loved hearing you describe her as “Peacing out.” 😂 I was actually named thanks to my mom seeing Hayley Mills’ name on the intro screen.

[@juliaharris7240]

I’m usually an optimistic person but lately there has been a lot of tension at work and I let myself spiral into negativity. Praying for wisdom and in the meantime I’m so grateful for your timely reminder!

[@C12133]

My dad always looked for the bright side on everything. He had polio when he was two and was in a wheelchair all of his life. I never remember hearing him complain about anything. He thought he could do almost everything anyone else did and had a full life! He was a remarkable man and I miss him so much! Luckily I feel like I have some of that positive energy and it makes for a great life!❤️

[@lindabarrette]

Romans 8:28 ❤️. This video is so good and a timely reminder. Thank you.

[@melstyle7619]

Yes when someone says diets never work. I real quick remind myself this is what has happened to them which has nothing to do with me. Their diet didn’t work, but it doesn’t mean mine won’t if I keep it and I am consistent.

[@nadegearmour9378]

Would love to see a part II of this wonderful series. Outwardly, I am a Pollyanna but inwardly I’m just a slightly depressed fool. But I’ll keep trying. Lol

[@21972012145525]

Same 😅

[@adriannamurillo8980]

I really loved this video. I hope you do more on the subject of positivity. We could use more of this in our chaotic world. ❤️

[@gailtester8749]

Yes please!

[@melodymcdonnell1528]

Yes please, part 2! I don't think too much can ever be said about this topic. I myself, make a point to look for pearls of light. For instance, I stopped by our neighborhood "latin" grocery store to check it out, where I was met with smiling faces welcoming me, lots of personal assistance, and profuse thank yous for shopping there, and asked to please come again! Frankly just the opposite of what I experience at the large chain store...(plus more vibrant and beautiful produce for roughly half the price). Guess where I'd rather spend my grocery dollars? My whole day is lifted whenever I shop there! ❤

[@ramonaritz7815]

Thank you so much Jennifer! Not only does this help me but it also will help my nephew who is 23 years old going through a tough time. When I gave him the info he responded, "I will start doing that, thank you". That is the first time he has responded positively to an encouraging suggestion from any of us his family. 👍❤️🙏

[@annamallard2730]

Oh I adored reading this book as a child and it’s had me forever finding silver linings! I shall have to find the film too 😊 These are such powerful insights Jennifer and it’s really satisfying to know you had huge success with your books despite all the rejections. Also, loving the advice to be ‘selectively delusional’ 😆 I am great at positive thinking alone but I find it hard not to feel agitated or upset when people challenge my positivity and make me out to be naive and unrealistic. I’ll have to get better at blocking like you do! Would love a part 2 please 😁💕

[@KerznerCandles]

Thank you! ❤ This was exactly what I needed to hear today!

[@raelastoddard]

Part 2… I could listen to you talk about this FOREVER!!! So Part 2 - Part 100 would be awesome! 🤩🤣🙏 Absolutely L❤️VE all of your 📚 books!!!

[@nancyfelkner9782]

Thank you for this inspiring and uplifting message. YES! - Roman’s 8! This content goes along -I think - with Spiritual Works of Mercy. I try to practice every day, having a good attitude. I have a bouyant spirit - I may be down for a little while but soon - like diving into a pool of water up I come again after the dive!! If the flag is flying over the castle the Holy Spirit is in residence. Joy after sorrow! (A favorite tune of mine). Keep up your wonderful work!

[@denisearonow4921]

I hope the woman from the garden center watches your videos and sees this ❤

[@jellib.110]

Yes, Jennifer, please do a part II! My husband and I both struggle to be Pollyanna's, which has over the years turned our household quite sour. My older children are following suit, which this year I've noticed has zapped the smiles even from my 2 year-old's chubby cheeks. I had your 1st book years ago and when I moved abroad the 1st or second time with my family, sadly I had to leave it behind. It's a pleasure to continue to glean wisdom from you through this channel. Thank you for inspiring us! Hugs from Italy, April

[@caroleverhart7699]

Thank you so much, this video was so timely. I’ve been struggling with repetitive negative thoughts and really needed to hear what you shared. Years ago I won a “Positive Attitude” award at my job, and yes there was a time or two that I was call Pollyanna. As I’ve gotten older, I’m afraid my positivity has dimmed, so thank you for the boost, to improve.❤

[@goodbuddyenglish8058]

Your video came at such a timely moment. I've been feeling very low and unappreciated lately. To make matters worse, a student for whom I found a scholarship from a charity informed me that she didn't know there was a deadline for application documents, so she couldn't prepare them. Now she's out of town. She condescendingly added that I could give the scholarship to someone else if I wanted. It may sound strange, but I felt offended. Even though I know it's not my fault, I can't shake off the feeling. Listening to your advice while enjoying my afternoon tea, I'm trying to find a silver lining. And it just hit me: why not share this with Jennifer? Maybe this is the silver lining. Love. Merve

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I'm glad you shared it with me! There will be a silver lining somewhere...

[@goodbuddyenglish8058]

❤🎉​@@TheDailyConnoisseur

[@vania2869]

Hi, I'm from Brazil and sorry if there's an error in Google Translate. Your work is incredible, your 2 books Madame Chic and At home with Madame Chic, I loved them so much. It helped me look at life with a new perspective. I'm here hoping for a new book and I hope it arrives in Brazil, I'll definitely buy mine.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you! ♥️♥️

[@kariannszemethy3050]

The “Life Changing Secrets” videos have always been my favourite of yours! So glad to have a new one to glean from!

[@carolyndavis2058]

Thanks so much for sharing Romans 8:28 and Pollyanna’s quotes. I have been called Pollyanna most of my life and told that I wear “rose-colored glasses,” but I never read the book about Pollyanna. Thanks so much for this video, I’d love to see a part two!!

[@dsmith9796]

You are blessed - just stay behind those rose-colored glasses and be happy!! That's advice coming from a very old lady!

[@carolyndavis2058]

@@dsmith9796 Thank you! I really needed to hear that today!!

[@dsmith9796]

@@carolyndavis2058 , you are so very welcome - you just keep seeing the positive in this world and your life will be more joyful than most.

[@allybillingsley]

This is everything! Pollyanna is one of my favorite movies and I've been really in the mood to watch it lately. Our sweet baby girl who has a rare, non-inherited genetic disorder that just happened all by itself when she was formed and was clearly who God made her to be, has been diagnosed with failure to thrive because she's really small and delayed in her motor skills. She is also deaf and is getting a cochlear implant next week and we've been told not to expect a perfect outcome and that she still might not speak but none of that will apply to her. She will thrive and hear and speak perfectly. Thank you for this!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Yes, she will thrive! ♥️

[@ramonaritz7815]

Please have a part 2. I need this. Thank you.

[@j.r.7716]

Just what I needed ❤️ I completely trust in things happening for you.

[@esmereldagreen5747]

As a man thinketh in his heart...so is he...

[@sunnygem21]

Part Two - Yes please! This is so timely, as I feel so tested at the moment. We are right in the middle of selling our house to a young couple and we have had to call out pest control for mice. Coping with mice in the house is stressful enough, but of course it may affect our buyer's desire to buy our house. I want to trust God that all shall be well. We are doing all we can,the rest is up to him. +

[@evelynbrown5978]

Pollyana was one of our family's favorite movies when my children were growing up in the '80s even though it was actually filmed in 1960. ❤❤ Optimism is vital, especially in today's season of change. Thankfully, my mother was very optimistic even though she had health issues. 😊

[@rrhines3151]

I too loved “Pollyanna.” I look forward to a Part 2 in regard to Positive Thinking! I consider myself a realist, leaning towards pessimism! While my parents did the best they could (plug for therapy or counseling), Pollyanna was a visual & auditory reference to live vicariously through Haley Mills character! “She” offered another perspective and offered me hope as a child. Sometimes when I find my “leaning” has morphed into an internal “loop” inside my head, I am having increased success with 4 affirmations: 1) I am kind. 2) I am forgiven 3) I am grateful 4) I am loving. 🥰 The sentences are succinct and repeating all 4 short sentences takes enough mental energy to break the loop of negative thoughts. It gives me pause and often, I will choose a different path, off the loop 🔁! Thank you for today’s video, Jennifer! Perfect timing ⏱️ 🐇❤

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love this!

[@meredithkaliszbaldwin1505]

I love this! Thank you for sharing! Im wired this way too. It annoys my family and sometimes my friends lol. I try to do many of these in my life --especially #1 but you express it so eloquently. I need to let my daughter (who is also a new mother) watch this so she can understand what I'm trying to teach. This entire video is wonderful and inspiring! PS when someone tells me a doom prediction, my therapist has taught me to think this "im a teflon"🙂and just let in roll off and not stick! lol **** YES TO A PART 2 ****

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I like the teflon tip!

[@maryannecage492]

Great video! Thank you so much. I would love to learn more as I struggle with staying positive in a negative world.

[@rachelt727]

Yes! Please share more on this subject!

[@KateMcnamee-uz7wu]

Jennifer, I have been called Pollyanna. I affirm I am lovely, I am loving and I am loved. I have a personality that can annoy people because I keep saying want is great. (like cataract surgery I hardly need glasses now it's amazing )I also say even when I am not likable everyone likes me and this gives me peace. (and that affirmation does give me peace) One last thing I asked my husband to join me in a challenge no complaining, no criticizing and no gossiping ( we weren't big gossipers)and he graciously said yes we are on day 52 and this has been life changing in our marriage. This email is to long I should have written you a letter. Thank you for this topic and God bless

[@gracegirl3]

Yes!!! Please do part two😊 Love Pollyanna!!!!

[@jenniferharrill9471]

What a blessing this video was! I have replayed it several times, gleaning more wisdom each time. Please do a Pollyanna part 2 🩷

[@julieschnorenberg5370]

That was wonderful and much needed. Yes to Part#2! Thank you.

[@CarolynJohnson-fi3ot]

Please do Part 2 Pollyanna!! I watched the Parent Trap a million times but Pollyanna not even once 😮. That will change soon! Since you asked, I'm a pessimist but I'm always trying to change my ways. Loved the video!

[@faithbooks7906]

You are so wise!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you!

[@lisadonovanlukas]

♥️♥️ I loved Pollyanna as a child too! Every time I think, oh this is one of my favorite Jennifer videos, there’s another huge favorite to watch! This is so wonderful. Yes, would absolutely adore a part 2! Many thanks for all you create and share with us! 🙏🌷😍💐♥️

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you, Lisa! ♥

[@jamieboylan641]

Jennifer, so this afternoon I was reading an article about British tea time in my Victoria magazine I just received in the mail. I get through almost the entire article and I come across the writer saying she has “hot pink bougainvillea” in her garden and my mind immediately pictured your back yard (and what I know of it from your videos). I thought to myself, I wonder who wrote this article anyway. My eyes search on the page for where it says who the author is, and lo and behold - Jennifer L. Scott! Funny how I subconsciously associated those flowers with you! I had no idea you wrote for that magazine. So fun 🌺 🥰

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love it! Yes, I’m Victoria’s Writer-in-Residence this year. ♥️

[@alexiskwon4170]

I love the movie Pollyanna, I have crystals in my windows to this day because of that movie! :) ... Being positive has only ever brought good things to me, and everyone always asks me what gives me so much positivity... it's Jesus, peace that passes understanding gives you an outlook of the Good News that shines like a light. The light of the world. A light like you shine Jennifer! :)

[@janetmcgee4525]

Whether one has a positive or negative outlook on life may be inherited via our DNA. I recently had my DNA done by Ancestry. I found that I am basically a negative thinker (among many other surprises about my heritage). During my early years, being negative did not serve me well...making me fearful and full of anxiety. I began to read books on positive thinking and gradually developed an outlook that no matter what happens, it will be for the best. One exception, negative thinking is useful when it comes to money management. Otherwise, be positive when looking for work opportunities. You did good Jennifer. I'd like a Part 2 to this video. I'm still working on staying positve.

[@shereemoon]

Yes, please, part 2 would be a blessing! I embrace your beautiful philosophy. Thank you!

[@lindahenderson1625]

I’ve learned that we CHOOSE to be offended. Is it true? Also, consider the source. I was once chatting with a Hobby Lobby employee, and she mentioned that her positivity drove her adult son crazy. When asked by him how she could be so positive, she replied: “There’s always a silver lining.” I took that to heart. Also, I see nothing wrong with being a Pollyanna. I’ve always considered her a good role model. Who enjoys being around gloom and doom? We’re fed more information that detracts from our joy than nourishes us. God wants us to be joyful. I take THAT seriously. After all, on consideration, I have more blessings than miseries. It also depends on what you give your attention to. If the news feeds into my fears, then I turn it off. I will not give into Satan’s temptations to “be of this world.” Best wishes. Thank you for your channel. A light in the darkness.

[@katie7748]

Have you watched Trolls? Maybe it can shed some light on this.

[@Lindie406]

Love this so much! Pollyanna was my most-watched movie growing up, and Romans 8:28 has been a key verse since I was in college. Thank you for putting this video together Jennifer - I would very much enjoy a part 2! And I’m thrilled to follow your links on LTK. 💜 ~Lindie

[@ashamathew981]

Thank you Jennifer for helping me discover that beautiful book and all the wisdom it carries.❤

[@elizabethvanderputten7060]

Would love a part 2! I've been called a Pollyanna as well. I've always taken it as a compliment!❤

[@BakerlitaBakery]

YES! I would love a part 2, Jennifer 🥰! This was an amazing video Jennifer!

[@jennypluff8595]

Thank you for this video! It's so good and i would love a part 2.

[@sskotrba]

This was a wonderful reminder to me today. Truly a little God moment. Thanks as always!

[@user-yb6xn3ut7o]

I see myself as an optimist but, unfortunately, sometimes lose sight of it. I needed this video today! Thank you for your guidance. I look forward to part 2.

[@juliehixson7184]

Yes to part 2! Thank you, Jennifer, for all the thoughts you shared in this video! I positively agree with them! 🤗

[@taracromp1960]

I loved this one, Jennifer. I tend to be a "glass half empty girl" so I often have to remind myself to see the bigger picture. Looking forward to part 2.

[@tarab4572]

I loved the Pollyanna movie! I highly agree that things can work out for the good! We had a very hard time through the pandemic. We didn't see friends and family for 2 years. It was a very depressing time but the positive thing out of COVID, for my family, is that we wouldn't have moved if it didn't happen. 2 years after the pandemic started we moved out of our area and bought an house when the interest rates were very low and was able to sell our house at a reasonable price. We love our new amazing city with amazing schools, I live closer to my best friends and have many opportunities that I wouldn't ever had if we stayed.

[@MsBackstager]

Eagerly awaiting P2 of this -- positively so! Thinking back, I should thank people who were nasty to me because it's made me be nicer to others as I don't them to go through anything negative. With jobs and events that did not work out, it made something else better come to me -- though not necessarily in a monetary way.

[@kendrascorner]

This was such an encouraging and uplifting video! I would love a part 2! For myself, I've had a particularly challenging life. (Not to get into it here, just for context, and I know there are others who have had things much harder, and I do have SO much to be grateful for!) My husband lovingly teases me about how I could possibly be so optimistic ALWAYS when my experiences just seem to have knocked me down time and time again? The first time he asked me this question, I seriously considered it and realized that I could either judge the future based on my past and go around miserable all the time, or I could choose the mentality that I usually have (with the exception of my seasons of greif or moments of weakness). Life has knocked me down. I refuse to be bitter. I refuse to be hardened. I refuse to stay down. It takes some "fight" to get up again, and then I must fully embrace hope. We can simultaneously be content and hopeful. We cannot, however, simultaneously be devoid of hope and content. So I choose hope, and therefore contentment. I choose joy :)

[@EllenEmery-lr6iv]

Would love to see a part 2! I just love Pollyanna, I read it aloud to my 9 year old this past year. We loved the part when she wanted a doll but got crutches and still found a way to be thankful! :-) Thanks for putting such great messages out to us!

[@melstyle7619]

I did some self coaching and I polished up on being positive with everything around me. If I spilled rice on the carpet at least I have a vacuum. If I spilled the rice with sauce on the tiled floor at least I have rags and cleaner to clean it up. If I spilled the rice with sauce on the carpet at least I have a rug scrubber. Also in every thing we find negative there is a person in a worse situation. I can complain about a headache but there are ppl that are suffering from daily migraines. I am thankful it is just a down pour because in Florida they have hurricanes with flooding. I always think of Pollyanna with I am being grateful.

[@sherrynewland1699]

Part 2 please💕

[@juliaknight2548]

Yes, a part two would be so appreciated. ❤

[@ruthlloyd1163]

I have a copy of your self published book-loved it ❤

[@phylissbrassey8431]

Bless you for not giving up. I have all 3 Madam Chic books and read them at least twice every year

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love it!

[@farahscroggs2939]

I loved this video ! Please make part two. :) I apply being “delusional” often , I stay away from the news and focus on feeding my mind with positive things.

[@mommyk3591]

Please make part 2! Thank you so much dear Jennifer. 🥰

[@barbarahansen6284]

Would love another episode on Pollyanna.

[@theduchessofverreaux8373]

I bought one of your books. I thought it was very good! I was inspired by your book.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you! ♥

[@asciscomagic]

Dear Jennifer, this is so good (as many of your videos are), same here 😊❤️✨absoluty everything is happening for us✨ I am with you this channel for so long, thank you and consider yourself having a friend in Georgia😊

[@suthernbella]

Such a timely topic! I love Pollyanna!

[@Tmurphy623]

I needed this today. Yes, for the second part of Pollyanna. Thank you !

[@NolanGaming99]

Part two, please 💕💕💕. Loved this. Thank you.

[@beckycanterbury4514]

I loved all of Hayley Mills movies. I’m a Pollyanna too. It is a little easier if I ignore world events😜🌻

[@katie7748]

True, but ignoring bad things doesn't make them go away.