Did you know that the attitudes around us can have a massive impact on our own? That attitudes are contagious? It’s true: the people and environments around us can shape our mindset. We all know people who seem to have a black cloud following them, someone who always seems to see life through dark glasses. They often complain that nothing works for them; something always goes wrong. Generally, they are the only ones surprised when they cause — or experience — what looks like more than…
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Set Sail for Goals
“Back to school” can be a good time to practice goal-setting skills with your kids. Grades, attendance, organization, time management… all areas with room for the two of your to develop a plan to reach a goal. If you didn’t learn goal-setting until later in life then you know: neglecting to give a child the skills to set and active goals is like building luxury cruise ship with swimming pools, beautiful cabins, powerful engines… without navigation equipment. The ship could probably leave the harbor…. but where…
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Yabbits
'Yabbits on steroids' can indicate a lack of confidence or a lack of real desire. Supportive questions can help your kids learn to see priorities, set goals and take action.
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