The Classic “smiley Face” Gets A New Variation To Help Spread The Message Of Positive Thinking

Sept. 28, 2009 - PRLog -- If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in a rut, and your life just is not turning out the way you want it to, here’s something to consider. It’s easy to blame the economy, your boss, your kids or “the system” for your problems, but did you ever stop to think that the real blame might lie with you?
   Yes, that’s right. You. After all, aren’t you the common denominator in every situation that comes along in your life? You cannot control how other people think or behave, but here’s a little secret: When you go through life viewing everything in a negative manner, you’re giving others power over how your life turns out, instead of putting yourself in the driver’s seat and charting a course for happiness.
   Positive thinking really does work, and can change your life for the better. Helping people grasp this simple yet powerful message has become the mission of Assaf Shiloni and Belinda Overman of Stockton, NJ, the creators of Mr. Positive.
   Mr. Positive is a variation on the classic “smiley face” logo that has adorned so many T-shirts, hats and other articles of clothing over the years. But this is not your father’s smiley face we’re talking about here. Mr. Positive incorporates signs and characters that symbolize positive thinking, such as the word GO, a plus sign and a check mark. This logo, accompanying a variety of positive messages, is meant to inspire people to maintain a positive attitude -- and, in the process, to spread that energy to others.
   “We started with a dream of educating kids about positive thinking,” Shiloni said. “We wanted to do it in a fun way. Our mission, through our business, is to inspire and motivate people to live a healthy, positive lifestyle, as well as help kids pick up the good habits of having a positive attitude.”
   Their Web site -- www.mrpositiveshop.com -- tells more about that message, and also lets people purchase things like T-shirts, hats, bags, mugs, water bottles and children’s and baby clothing with the Mr. Positive logo and different, inspiring messages.
   “Our business promotes forward momentum in life through positive thoughts,” Shiloni said. “It has no age boundary. There are few guarantees in life, but through positive thinking, it’s a guarantee that your progress will move forward. Positive thinking is a choice. As adults, we need to help children maintain a positive attitude so they learn to make those positive choices.”
   The products are designed to help people stay positive throughout the day, from the mug holding their morning coffee to the shirt they wear all day and the bags that can be used on outings to the beach and elsewhere. Shiloni hopes that other people seeing those products will pick up on that positive energy, as well.
   “We believe in the power of positive thinking,” Shiloni said. “Positive thinking is the key to a successful life.”
   The Mr. Positive Web site also links to the Mr. Positive blog, which discusses topics like the laws of attraction and how you can take steps to increase the success and happiness in your own life.
   For more information, call Assaf Shiloni at 908-894-4054.