"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle January. A new month for exciting things to begin to happen. "This year is going to be different than all the rest!" How many times have we all said that? Everyone seems to start out a new year with a laundry list of resolutions, only to forget them a few days later. … [Read more...] about Creating Good Habits
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How to Keep Your New Years Resolutions
The New Year is a time when many of us decide to make a fresh start. For some of us it’s making new habits and for others it’s about breaking old ones. Our goals can range from changing things that affect our whole family to personal goals. Whatever it is you are thinking about working on, cost here are some tips to help you succeed. Set reasonable goals. Most … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your New Years Resolutions
Goals and Resolutions
Last month I gave my 15 year old an assignment. The topic was goals and he was to list 10 goals (each) he wished to accomplish: Over the next year Over the next 5 years Over the next 10 years I took a hands-off approach to this activity, cialis offering no ideas or suggestions. The results were surprising! A few examples: Over the next year: Apply for a job Earn driver’s … [Read more...] about Goals and Resolutions
Don’t Save It All for Christmas Day
Most of us by this point have packed up Christmas. The prized ornaments have been carefully wrapped, the lights are coiled up, and the tree has either been packed or disposed of. Your house seems a little blank, and surprisingly a little bigger than you remember. As I sat on the couch, hot tea in hand, to reflect on the season, I felt a tug on my shirt. One of the littles was … [Read more...] about Don’t Save It All for Christmas Day
Flexibility Matters
I would say that most of us who homeschool know that a great benefit is that we can be flexible in our scheduling. What I didn't expect and always seems to haunt me is the guilt that goes along with venturing from the norm or changing my planned schedule. I know that we homeschool so that we can put our family first, and yet when we need to put our family first, I … [Read more...] about Flexibility Matters