Times are rough and for some of us, staying positive and optimistic is a challenge. But thanks to the power of the internet, we can share some of this burden together and perhaps, come out stronger in the end. Dani DiPirro is one of those hopeless optimists that our Instagram feed craves right now. The mastermind behind Positively Present, her one goal in life is to help you focus on the positive in every situation.
An author, blogger, and designer living in a suburb of Washington, DC, DiPirro launched PositivelyPresent.com in 2009 with the intention of sharing her insights about living a positive and present life (something that didn’t always come easy to her!).
The posts shared on her website and Instagram page – full of uplifting mantras and colorful illustrations – strive to support the idea that life is best lived if it’s lived right now with a positive attitude. “Be positive. Be present. This is your life,” reads her website. As such, her website includes tips for being more positive, advice for living in the moment, articles on how positivity can improve you (as if we need more proof), and resources and inspiration for being positive and present, among other resources.
There’s even a designated post about staying positive in times of pandemic, which includes some resources for you to download if you’re at home and are looking for some activities to keep you uplifted and inspired. “Though many of us try to, it’s impossible to live happily in the past or in the future,” reflects DiPirro on her website. “And if the now is all we have, why not make this moment a positive experience?”
Here are some other positive reminders:
