How to Make PIE
Our Most Favorite (and Simple) Ways to Cultivate PIE
- Smile 😃 It releases feel-good hormones and smiling is contagious.
- Include friendly greetings and salutations on written communication. E.g., "Looking forward to problem solving with you."
- Tell jokes, like. "How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogie in it!" Humor can be an antidote for negative spiraling. A joke can add levity and insert a pause to support pivoting toward the positive.
- End conversations with a positive recap. E.g., "I am glad we got to spend time catching up today."
- Text friends to let them know you are thinking about them. "Wishing you well - have a fabulous Tuesday!"
- Carry a keep sake or reminder to be positive. E.g., Marianne adds a slice of PIE to her virtual meeting name tags. Bart begins meetings with setting an intention.
- Share a meal or a snack with others: Food speaks to the soul.
- Stay connected and aware of how others positively live by reading books, surfing the web for inspiration, and talking directly to those you see everyday.