Fresh year and a fresh start. As we step into 2019, I am more aware of the time involved with adding a growing blog into my schedule. So this encouraged me to be slightly more cautious about the amount of goals I wish to set to keep a healthy balance between stretching myself and feeling overwhelmed. And try as I might to pick a FOCUS Word, it appears my FOCUS Word chose me! So here is how I went about choosing a focus word for 2019 and incorporating into my goals. And don’t worry, I fully expect some true confessions from you all below in the comments so don’t think you are off the hook, just because I am going first. [Read more…]
How to Set Family Goals
Goals are such an important part of an emotionally healthy life. So as we look back, I wanted to update you on my goal progress in 2018. Plus, I can’t wait to share with you all the various ways you can incorporate goals into your life and your family! Have you ever thought about creating goals as a family? Well, let me tell you of our experience creating family goals and how to set family goals. I’ll also include plenty of examples to get you thinking! [Read more…]
Create Calm and Cut Chaos in Your Life
While I appreciate to do lists and tend to have one lying around somewhere at all times, being very detailed is something I have resisted. I like to leave a little space for spontaneity. Even the words “stricter schedule” makes me want to rip up my to do list and go gallivanting outside! However, my spontaneity often leads to taking care of the phone calls or texts and forgetting my main goals. Anyone relating? So here are a couple of ideas that I have recently tried and found helpful. Create calm and cut chaos in your life as you consider and implement a few of these ideas. And you know what? You might even have some fun!
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