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While personality tests and reading about personality types have been regarded by some as self-indulgent navel gazing, there is real value that comes from identifying your natural tendencies. Every personality has strengths and weaknesses, and understanding what yours are allows you take advantage of the strengths and create a plan to overcome the weaknesses.
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Let’s face it, being a parent is oftentimes overwhelming. Come to think of it, so is marriage.
The most important people in your life are probably the members of your family, but they are also likely the people who drive you the most crazy.
Don’t worry — if this is true for you, you’re completely normal.
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The sound you’re hearing is me opening up a can of worms. Sorry. Well, not really; this discussion needs to happen.
Recently I worked with a married couple who came to see me as a last ditch effort to stave off divorce. They each had strayed from the marriage but wanted to work through the [...]
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With Christmas Day a mere seven days away, many of you might be heading out of town soon. Your weekend plans may be laundry, packing, and closing up the home for the next few days.
Or if you’re staying home, there’s a likely chance you’re about to welcome guests in to your home life for the [...]
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As the holidays are upon us, many of us will be spending time with extended family. Whether you’re traveling to visit parents or they’re coming to stay with you, time spent with family can be filled with blessings — and also lots of stress.
My father-in-law aptly stated it this way: one of the best things [...]
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The following is a guest post from Sherri who writes at Zen Family Habits.
Selflessness. Doing something for someone else without expecting anything in return.
It’s a lovely sentiment and one I’m sure we’d all like to do a bit more often. It’s pretty easy to get caught up in our own little bubble. We can end [...]
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Traditions are great around the holidays because it bonds the family unit, it gives you something unique to look forward to, and it invites a shared past that children can pass on to future generations.
But there’s no reason to purposely create a tradition if it doesn’t fit with your family culture, or if it doesn’t [...]
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