FAMILY
These posts look at family -- parenting, marriage, parents, the entire bit!
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Setting Fitness Goals to Lead Your Healthiest Life
We have looked at the business goals and personal development goals that you can set for 2019. However, there are more goals to set — fitness goals! If you want to achieve a healthy life, then setting fitness goals should be no different than anything else you do. Setting fitness goals gives you motivation and drives you toward either short- or long-term success. Goal setting helps you obtain the knowledge necessary to achieve. If you plan and organize your time to exercise and eat the right meals, you’ll get the best out of your efforts. Set Clearly Defined Goals Setting clearly defined fitness goals will also measure progress and provide…
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10 Must-Have Personal Development Goals
Hi everyone! In a previous post, we looked at setting goals. But there are also your personal development goals to look at as well. Taking control of your life by striving toward ongoing self-improvement is not only admirable but necessary for self-growth and rejuvenation. Personal development goals enhance your life in many ways, allowing you to achieve more and become a happier, healthier person. Here are some examples of personal development goals that can have an enormous impact on your life. Maintain a growth mindset. By shifting your attitude to one of constant renewal and growth, you recognize that life is a journey that never ends. The job of becoming…
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2019: What Do You Want?
Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely holiday season and rang in the New Year however you wanted to! We didn’t go out on NYE this year but had a quiet time at home. It was good all around! The previous posts at the end of last month focused on your review of your 2018 business year. But that isn’t the only thing you should be reviewing and refocusing this time of year. Often, the steps you take at the beginning of the year can plot your course for the rest of the year. What do you want your year to be? When it comes to choosing a…
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Happy Holidays: Families and Complications
As our families get more complicated, so do the holidays. Most modern families no longer consist of Mom, Dad, 2.5 kids, and one or two adoring grandparents. Instead, you’re dealing with ex-spouses, their new partners, and a mix of children, step-children, and various half-brothers and sisters. With that, a lot of complications get added to your already busy holiday schedule. While each blended family is different, there are some things you can do to simplify the situation and make sure everyone involved gets to enjoy the holidays. Here are three ground rules that have served us well when dealing with these compliction. Find Common Ground When Faced with Complications No matter how strained…
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The Spirit of the Season: Make a Gratitude List
Sometimes, you may forget the little things that you’re grateful for in your life. However, if you have them in plain sight, it can help you reinforce your gratefulness — especially during the holiday season. Why not write these things down on a gratitude list, and keep them close to you? If you find that you’re overwhelmed by negative feelings, refer to your list. It can serve as a way to reset your negativity. Your Gratitude List: What to Include It’s easy to get started: start listing the thing you are grateful for. If you get stuck, think about the people in your life. Who makes you happy? List the aspects of…
