How would you rate your holiday joy? I love this time of year! Delicious food, holiday lights, family, friends, and celebrations all come together to make this my favorite time of year. If you also cherish the holiday season, then you will want to review this holiday happiness checklist. While I think most people agree […]
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Do you remember the crush you used to have on the one you promised to love “until death do us part?” You felt a magnetic attraction to your future spouse. After you married, the passion faded. In the days or months after you both promised to cherish each other, your relationship lost its excitement. What
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Today, as I sit down to write, a line from my friend Erik’s book, The Best Advice So Far, is fresh on my mind. “You have to start from where you are, not from where you wish you were.” This morning, I have plenty of wishes: I wish I were further ahead in my writing.
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Have you ever wondered why children express their emotions so differently? One child will throw a screaming, kicking, fists-banging on the floor tantrum, and another will sob quietly. There is no doubt that children handle their frustrations differently. According to object relations theory, the various ways that children manage their emotions has a lot to
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Hacks are simple tricks for simplifying life. A hack can be as effortless as keeping a jar of safety pins next to your bed so that you can pin your socks together when you take them off. Viola, a single sock, never goes missing in the wash again. One area where hacks are greatly needed
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What’s the difference between being good and being nice? Do you know? As it turns out, the good vs. nice debate matters. For example, I’m glad November is here. October was a good month for our family, but it was not a nice month by any means. The contrast between good and nice is greater than
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