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New Year. Same Me.
January 19th. That’s it. That’s the date research has predicted most people will abandon their new year’s resolutions. Is that because people lack willpower? Not at all. It’s because we approach changing habits in a way that doesn’t work for us (more on this in a second).
Letting Kids Fail
Have you ever scrambled to rescue your child from a tolerable, teachable moment? Each time we rescue a child from failure, we rob them of the opportunity to handle and learn from a situation. We are also sending them the message that we don’t think they can handle it. Failure is a necessary and inevitable part of a life well-lived. What can you do to help prepare children for failure?
Declutter your Digital, Physical, and Mental Space
One of my go-to stress-reduction hacks for families is decluttering. Decluttering our physical spaces, our digital spaces, and our schedules can have tremendous positive impact on our mental health and overall well-being.