Next time your kids whine, 'I'm bored!' hand them a watering can and invite them to join you in the garden. Kids can learn many things from gardening. Even if they don't have a green thumb (or ever develop one) the process teaches valuable life skills that will truly help their personality bloom. … [Read more...] about 5 reasons to get your kids into gardening
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4 beliefs that could be sabogating your career
It takes more than hard work and skills to succeed. A large factor Is your attitude—and we don't just mean how well you get along with your co-workers. Many people become overwhelmed by stress, or oversensitive to conflict, because of wrong thoughts, assumptions, or beliefs. They become more prone to burnout or job dissatisfaction. Could you be one of them? … [Read more...] about 4 beliefs that could be sabogating your career
What to do when you’re jealous of a friend’s success
Your friend gets promoted, while you're stuck in a dead-end job. Or you stew during her housewarming party, hating the fact that she can afford this beautiful home while you struggle just to make rent on your apartment. How do you deal with this emotion? … [Read more...] about What to do when you’re jealous of a friend’s success
How to gracefully survive a personal crisis
Everyone—every single human being—will face a problem at one point in their lives. But why do some people grow stronger and remain optimistic in a crisis, while others crumble under the pressure and the pain? Here are some secrets that may help you weather your storm, and emerge triumphant. … [Read more...] about How to gracefully survive a personal crisis
Letting go of resentment towards parents
There's no such thing as a school for parenting. All of us (albeit in differing degrees) hold some grudge against our parents. 'My dad was overcritical.' 'My mom was too strict.' And while the hurt happened years ago, we continue to propagate it by bringing the shadows of the past into current relationships. We see parents in our spouses, our co-workers, and repeat the … [Read more...] about Letting go of resentment towards parents