Many people have a tendency to get overwhelmed and stressed. This stress occurs for a variety of reasons (circumstances, personality, pressure, etc.) Sometimes it can be almost impossible to get rid of stress. Fortunately, there are certain activities and choices that reduce stress and promote a healthier lifestyle. The following fifteen suggestions are great ways to reduce … [Read more...] about 15 Handy Suggestions To Reduce Stress Now
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Parenting In Modern Times: Overcoming Fear and Uncertainty
It is amazing how fast things are changing. There were no TVs when my grandmother was little and now we all carry screens in our pockets. According to Bloomberg Opinion, "The pace of innovation and disruption is accelerating." In the last 20 years we have seen a huge acceleration in the melting of the ice sheets. Greenland's mass variation is 286.0 Gigatonnes per year … [Read more...] about Parenting In Modern Times: Overcoming Fear and Uncertainty
Parenting With Intention [What, Why, And How]
So often in life we get overwhelmed by everything going on and find ourselves just reacting, instead of setting goals and proactively taking part in our own lives. It is important to take a step back from things on occasion and get a clear objective view. It is important to remove things from our lives that aren't working so we can slow down and focus on what does matter. … [Read more...] about Parenting With Intention [What, Why, And How]
The Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is, Why It Is Important, And Change
Few books have as much of a direct impact on a person's thought process as does Carol Dweck's, Mindset. I know when I read it, I found it useful for myself but even more useful as a parent. I was making notes of things to teach my kids and ways to speak that would encourage a growth mindset for kids. I recently came into contact with Domenick Filopei, musical artist and the … [Read more...] about The Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is, Why It Is Important, And Change
Tips On How To Set Life Goals
Most of us start out with big dreams and hopes and many of us get lost along the way. Sometimes a parent's desires can overtake our own or we change to suit a partner. We may get distracted by work or busy with being a parent. And our own dreams and hopes may change. All of these things can be OK if we are OK with them but it is important to make sure you are happy with the … [Read more...] about Tips On How To Set Life Goals
How To Write A Personal Mission Statement For The New Year
As we enter a new year, it is often a time of new resolutions and goal creation. Before you do any of that however, you may benefit from writing a personal mission statement to make sure you are centered and focused on what matters most to you. Many people are familiar with mission statements for businesses but have never thought to write a personal mission statement. The … [Read more...] about How To Write A Personal Mission Statement For The New Year
World Kindness Day 2017- If Kids Could Change One Thing
For World Kindness Day 2017, I am really happy to share with you Highlights’ State of the Kid 2017 survey because it gives great insight into what kids are thinking. Growing up in today's world with so much scary stuff happening in the news can't help but have some effect on kids. The answers children shared in Highlights’ State of the Kid 2017 survey — sometimes poignant, … [Read more...] about World Kindness Day 2017- If Kids Could Change One Thing