25 Things I Am Most Thankful for This Year

turkey 25 Things I Am Most Thankful for This YearWhat are you most thankful for?

This is the traditional time of the year that we stop and reflect on what we have to be thankful for.  I think this is an extremely important exercise for each of us to do.

Our normal, day-to-day lives are so hectic and busy that we seldom slow down long enough to really count our blessings. 

This actually reduces our happiness. 

Intentionally practicing gratitude …

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5 Good Family Rituals for Security and Belonging

family dinner 5 Good Family Rituals for Security and BelongingHave you established good family rituals?

Fun, meaningful family rituals reinforce a sense of security and belonging.  Let’s face it, as human beings, we love to know what to expect.  We certainly  like our traditions, ceremonies and I’m definitely all about good habits.  When you incorporate these within your family, you are laying the groundwork for success.

Children especially benefit from having well established routines and rituals.  It creates …

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Understanding Extroverts: The Survival Guide

party girl Understanding Extroverts: The Survival GuideFinding it difficult to live with the life of the party?

Extroverts are sometimes hard to understand.  Their actions and motivations can be so puzzling and counterintuitive to those of us that are introverts.

If you are an introvert that has an extrovert in your family or close to you, then this survival guide will help you see things from an extrovert’s perspective.  Understanding extroverts can be a tremendous aid …

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The Great Indoors: 5 Ways to Create an Upbeat Atmosphere in Your Home this Winter

bright flowers thumb The Great Indoors: 5 Ways to Create an Upbeat Atmosphere in Your Home this WinterThis is a guest post by Jakob Berry.

The long winter months can sometimes make us feel depressed because so much time is spent indoors.

This is especially true if you are the type of person who loves warmer weather activities such as hiking, a stroll on the beach, or simply sitting out and enjoying a few rays. However, there are several ways in which you can prevent feeling down …

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What Makes Marriages Last: Just the Facts

wedding couple What Makes Marriages Last: Just the FactsWant to create a lasting marriage?

Making a marriage that lasts “until death do us part” is a challenging proposition. 

There are a lot of obstacles that come up over the course of a lifetime that can derail even the happiest of couples.

So, what makes a marriage last?  This is an important question to ponder if you want your union to stand the test of time.  I’ve gone on …

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Top 10 Good Habits for a Great Life

happy people Top 10 Good Habits for a Great LifeDo you want to know the top ten good habits for living an amazing life?

A smart man once said, “First we make our habits and then our habits make us.”  This is so true.

A habit is a pattern of behavior.  It is something we do without even really having to think about it.  Therefore, we need to make our habits good ones.  We want to regularly repeat behaviors …

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There Is More Than One Way for You to Go

one way There Is More Than One Way for You to GoAre you stuck thinking there is only one way to get to where you want to go?

Seeing things in such a manner is very limiting.  It boxes you in.  It closes off your options.  It can be very self-defeating.

Life is rarely this black and white.  Normally, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of possible ways to arrive at your desired destination.

You will significantly increase your chances of …

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