Positive Provocations is all bright, shiny, new and three years old! Woohoo!

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Heart&Soul-Inspirational Quotes, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration46 Comments

“If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale

I’m a positive thinker. Nothing phases me nor do I allow anything to suck my mojo.

Three years back when I started Positive Provocations I had no idea I could consistently sustain a blog for so long. I didnt even think I had all this stuff inside me that needed to be written.

It seems like I have been nurturing Positive Provocations forever, like it was always meant to be. An attachment, a love, a feeling for this blog and all its beautiful readers is difficult for me to put into words. I’m overjoyed and swimming in gratitude for all the blessings this Positive Provocations community has brought me. Continue reading “Positive Provocations is all bright, shiny, new and three years old! Woohoo!” →

Saying YES to Change – NEW Book Review&Giveaway

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn book reviews, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration19 Comments

“I learned if my heart was going to connect with the hearts of others, I had to be the one to connect it. I learned it was up to me to create the life I want.” ~ Alex Blackwell author of “Saying YES to change”

There are books we read and then there a books we re-read and take something new from them every time we read them..this amazing book Saying YES to Change is like that. You can re-read it, and love it more and more everytime.

When Alex sent me his book, I couldn’t contain myself. I was so excited to read it, mostly cause Alex is an amazingly soulful writer. His writing has a way pulling back all the layers and getting right to your heart.

The 10 lessons shared in this book are truly timeless! Each lesson comes from a deep place of understanding the soul of the human heart. Each example is real and has a way of making you say, ‘yes, I went through that too..’ Each lesson is so relatable to your real life.

If you want Positive changes in your life, then this is the book that can get you there.

I have the opportunity today to interview the brilliant Author of this book  Alex Blackwell of Saying YES to Change! YAY! Continue reading “Saying YES to Change – NEW Book Review&Giveaway” →

4 Powerful Strategies to Fire Up Your Motivation!

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Readers Q&A17 Comments

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”~Zig Ziglar

Are you stuck in the same old rut, feeling uninspired, demotivated, tired, and bored?

The most common question I get asked is “how on earth do I stay motivated? I start something/a project I love and I can never finish it cause I get bored or distracted in the middle.”

Are you wondering how to gain motivation for the things you really want to/love to do? Motivation is an ongoing process, a behavior that you can nurture and expand, but motivation cannot be forced. If you are ready to live a meaningful life, then here are four powerful strategies to pump up your motivation to start acting on the goals that are important to you and your life. Continue reading “4 Powerful Strategies to Fire Up Your Motivation!” →