A 58-year-old woman, mother of five and grandmother of 12, broke the world record for the longest plank. The plank exercise involves holding a position like a push-up to work your core muscles without moving for as long as possible, according to Physiopedia. This exercise engages your entire body without any movement. It targets core … The post Grandma breaks record, joining the select few in the Guinness World Records by planking for 4.5 hours appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more

Dealing with anxiety is tough. It requires time, patience, and practice. Most importantly, it means being ready to confront situations that trigger anxiety. Anxiety is a common mental health problem characterized by excessive worry and fear, influenced by genes, environment, and thoughts. Symptoms include uneasiness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, tense muscles, and sleep issues. Professional help … The post Four unhealthy habits that can aggravate your anxiety and how to address it appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more

A new coffee shop in New York lets its customers help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in every cup! This is the first coffee shop by Café Joyeux, which is based in Europe. They hire individuals with IDD, providing valuable training and employment opportunities and empowering them along the way. It’s touching to … The post This joyful coffee shop employs staff members with intellectual and developmental disabilities appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more

During the fun 1980s, U-Haul offered various rentals like movies, ATVs, and paint sprayers, but one of the coolest was the U-Haul Camper. In response to the trend of fiberglass travel trailers in the 1970s and 1980s, U-Haul created its own models, including the VT16 Vacation Traveler and CT13 Get-A-Way Camper, according to Jalopnik. These … The post Woman buys rare 1980s U-Haul camper, reveals the interior of the vintage gem she bought for $7K appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more

Two rival pool players with a ‘bitter’ history have become the best of friends following a major decision made by one of them to save the life of the other. Ten years ago, James Harris Jr. from Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Russ Redhead from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, crossed paths at The Bank Shot Bar & Grill in … The post Two rival pool players become lifelong friends after a kidney transplant unites them appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more

Lots of moms don’t like it when their kids get spoiled by their grandmas, and it sometimes leads to arguments. But when these moms become grandmas themselves, they’ll see how special the connection between grandmas and grandkids really is. Apparently, a study by Emory University researchers published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B … The post Study explains why grandmas are often closer to their grandkids than to their own kids appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more

Beating cancer is one of the happiest moments ever. But getting a marriage proposal right after? That’s like happiness on steroids! It’s an overwhelming gratitude for restored health intertwined with the thrill of starting a shared future with the one you love. It’s a fusion of pure joy and hopeful anticipation bundled into a single … The post Woman surprised with a marriage proposal on her last day of chemo after beating breast cancer appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more

Narcissism, a personality disorder characterized by ego inflation, craving excessive attention, and lacking empathy, often leads to relationship challenges due to feelings of superiority and entitlement. In arguments, narcissists commonly employ defensive tactics like gaslighting and blame-shifting to maintain their sense of superiority. Narcissists like to control and manipulate others, so disagreements with them are … The post 10 manipulative phrases narcissists use to try to control you during an argument appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more

In Taber, Alberta, Hero, an Akita dog, lives true to his name by saving his owner’s life. Hero protected his owner from cold weather, fought off coyotes, and alerted others to his owner’s whereabouts. He did this when he was stuck in a muddy ditch for days in freezing temperatures. The incident started when Curtis Dahl … The post A loyal Akita dog named ‘Hero’ saves owner trapped for days, braving cold and coyotes until help arrives appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more

A bank teller saved a customer from becoming an online scam victim when her “online boyfriend” asked her for money. This type of online scam is called a “romance scam,” and it happens when people think they’re in a romantic relationship with someone they met online, according to Norton. It’s a trick by a criminal … The post A bank teller saved an elderly woman from becoming a scam victim by her ‘online boyfriend’ appeared first on My Positive Outlooks ..read more