How To Get Through The Setbacks In Life

free fall How To Get Through The Setbacks In Life Have you experienced a setback?

We all encounter setbacks in our life.  Something happens that steals all or most of our forward momentum and discourages us to the point that we want to give up.

Setbacks seem to always come at the worst possible time too.  They are often deemed the straw that broke the camel’s back.  They can send us into a free fall.

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Six Essentials of Being a GREAT Boss

best boss Six Essentials of Being a GREAT Boss Do your people think of you as a great boss?

It isn’t that hard to be a good boss.  Good bosses get the job done, but great bosses are leaders.  They inspire and elevate their people.  Great bosses go the extra mile to reach people’s hearts.

Great bosses lead people to great victories!  They win championships.  They turn failing companies around.  They rejuvenate the faith of the people in their …

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How To Build A Strong Bond With Your Children

bedtime story How To Build A Strong Bond With Your Children Do you want a close relationship with your kids?

A strong bond with your children won’t happen automatically.  You have to be intentional about developing these deep and meaningful ties.

One of the best ways to foster such closeness in your family is to read aloud to your children.  Reading to your kids has multiple benefits not the least of which is the bond it forms between you.…

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How To Deal With In-Laws: Guest Post at Telling It Like It Is!

groom best man How To Deal With In Laws: Guest Post at Telling It Like It Is! Have you ever experienced issues with your in-laws?

I am very fortunate to have a terrific relationship with my in-laws, but I know not everyone is so lucky.  In-law relationships can be tricky and they can have a powerful impact, positive or negative, on your marriage.

Lin at Telling It Like It Is has recently written some terrific articles on the relationship between mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws.  But, today …

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How To Break The Habit Of Staying Home

bored How To Break The Habit Of Staying Home Is your life dull and boring?

Sometimes we can get into the habit of staying home too often.  We become urban hermits.  We hide in our homes and gradually our lives grow stale.  We need to break this nasty habit!

Reflect for just a moment with me.  When was the last time that you did something outside your normal routine?  Well, it has been too long!…

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Top 7 Traits of Interesting and Engaging People

listening Top 7 Traits of Interesting and Engaging People Do you want your ideas to be heard?

I know I do and I bet you do too.  Deep inside, we all want our opinions to matter.  The first step in engaging someone’s attention is to actually be interesting.

We often fall into the trap of believing that people should listen just because we are speaking.  This usually doesn’t work out for us. 

It isn’t that people are …

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40 Things To Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home

This is a guest post from Sherri at Serene Journey, where she shares simple tips, tricks and philosophies on enjoying life.

teach your kids 40 Things To Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home As parents it’s our responsibility to teach, guide and encourage our kids. If we do our job right they go on to become responsible contributing members of society.

No pressure…right?

Teaching practical life skills and philosophies are important parts of developing our children into well rounded and happy

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