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Part II: Ending War Inside and Out

Part II: Ending War Inside and Out

In my article, ‘The Mind Makes War and We Suffer’, I discussed how we do war in our heads.  And unfortunately, when we make ‘war’ with ourselves, we get frustrated, depressed, feel guilty, and ashamed.  We can also have battles that create...
Less Stress: Why You Need the Simple Summer Plan!

Less Stress: Why You Need the Simple Summer Plan!

The end of this school year is upon us, and the pleasures of summer await. Yet, summer fun is often thwarted by constant decision-making, kid complaints, power struggles, tantrums, and battles. Such challenges often turn potential pleasure into sources of stress for...
Optimize Life by Utilizing Natural Brain Tendencies

Optimize Life by Utilizing Natural Brain Tendencies

In recent years, research has revealed an essential tendency in our brains. Utilizing this propensity can give us more control over our lives and bring us more of what we want. The Primacy Effect Whatever captures our attention NOW takes precedence over everything...
Stop Trying To Make It Easier

Stop Trying To Make It Easier

In this persistently challenging world, don’t you wonder how best to successfully equip our children to navigate these rough waters of life?   Indeed, no simple answer will come close here.  Yet, it seems that we find ourselves daily lamenting about these...
The Dangers of Unlimited Phone Use

The Dangers of Unlimited Phone Use

In today’s digital era, teenagers are practically married to their phones. As parents look on, perhaps with a sigh of relief that their teenager is quiet and preoccupied, there is an underlying problem. Some of us have acknowledged this problem, but not many....