Author: Peter Prichard

I missed International Women’s Day by a day. Here goes: Eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Cochrane was living in Pittsburgh when the local newspaper published an article titled “What Girls are Good For” (having babies and keeping house was the answer, according to the article). The article displeased Elizabeth enough that she wrote an anonymous rebuttal, which in turned so impressed the paper’s editor that he ran an ad, asking the writer to identify herself. When Elizabeth contacted him, he hired her on the spot. It was customary at the time for female […]

“My name is Jordanna and this is my daughter Mackenzie (the little blonde). At 3.5 months Mackenzie was diagnosed with a rare form of pediatric cancer called retinoblastoma. She’s since been through 7 rounds of chemo and IS CURRENTLY ALMOST ONE YEAR CANCER FREE. All of her treatment has been at UCSF and we could not be luckier for the care we have received. Today was a special day as we had surgery for Mackenzie and as we were waiting we met this beautiful girl Akira. Akira is 2 years […]

When I was pregnant with my daughter I lost her twin and my body worked double time to keep her in utero. At one of my appointments, the doctor told me tests showed my baby would be severely disabled. We were given options to terminate the late term pregnancy or get counseling to prepare us for our special child. She was born 6.5 weeks premature, purple, with an Apgar score of 2. She stopped breathing while in the NICU, but was nurtured to health. Fast forward 24 years and 2 […]

DAILY POSITIVE IMPACT – HAVE YOUR PURPOSE BE ACTING OUT OF KINDNESS, COMPASSION AND LOVE. I have been blessed with many amazing bosses over my career. One of them provided a desk ornament that said, “The Purpose Of Life Is A Life of Purpose.” I have had it directly in front of me on my work desk because I believe what the Note To Self below says. Thanks for this post Kathy Lenniger and Tommy Deeb. — I hope, through the publication of positive stories and resources, to energize readers […]

I’d like to introduce Anna. Anna was hired  4 weeks ago!! She works a couple days a week, cleans the lobby and talks with guests. She has quickly become the face of my store. Today, Anna took her first order on frontline. With some assistance, she was able to navigate the screen, take names and give out change! In Anna’s words herself, ‘Nailed it!’ We are proud of Anna!” ~Emily Trusty” Daily Story Weird And Fantastic Things — I hope, through the publication of positive stories and resources, to energize […]

Booker T. Washington was born a slave on a plantation in Franklin County, Virginia in 1856. At age 16, he left his job as a salt miner in West Virginia and walked 500 miles to Hampton, Virginia, where he was able to convince the administrators of the Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) to admit him as a student. Arriving with only fifty cents in his pocket, he worked as the school janitor to pay his way through school, ultimately graduating in 1875. Having distinguished himself as a student, Washington joined […]

–Researchers at the University of Southampton found in a study involving over 2,000 respondents that consuming bad news can cause anxiety and an overall bad mood. Uplifting news, on the other hand, motivated readers to make a positive impact rather than lament societal issues. –According to researchers, news that inspires optimism can improve heart health! –Witnessing acts of kindness produces Oxytocin, which aids in lowering blood pressure and improving our overall heart-health. Oxytocin also increases our self-esteem and optimism: www.randomactsofkindness.org Our world is a difficult place as we enter 2024 […]

Thanks Orla Kelly for this Positivity Pledge With warm regards and positive wishes, Peter Prichard — -WEBSITE/BLOG – https://havepositiveimpact.com/ -AUTHOR – the International #1 Amazon Bestseller and Readers’ Favorite 5 Star Award Recipient – “Have a Positive Impact During Uncertain Times” – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732793808 Readers Favorite 5 Star Review stated, “If you want to make a difference in the world, but don’t know where to start, or want to make a difference in your own life, but don’t know how, this book was written for you.”

I have posted multiple times that The Greater Good Science Center – https://www.greatergood.berkeley.edu/ – is arguably the most impactful research-oriented site available to anybody looking for beautifully written and researched articles and resources that help individuals of any age and background to have a positive impact on themselves, those around them and the world in general. They published today their Favorite Books of 2023 and I strongly encourage you to take a look and consider sending it to individuals or organizations that you know are interested in having a positive […]

Here are six reasons why you should incorporate good news into your reading routine. 1. It mitigates the psychological toll of negative news. Researchers at the University of Southampton found in a study involving over 2,000 respondents that consuming bad news can cause anxiety and an overall bad mood. Uplifting news, on the other hand, motivated readers to make a positive impact rather than lament societal issues. 2. It encourages readers to stay informed on important issues. One study found that participants who read an online story focusing on solutions to […]