by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 22, 2012 | Motivational Articles, Patriotic Articles
Recently, I wrote about Pollyanna’s decision to play “The Glad Game” (https://uncommoncourtesy.com/PlayTheGladGame.htm). This week I had the opportunity to play the Glad Game myself. My son, who tends to bring home more than his fair share of viruses, was sick again....
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 22, 2012 | Patriotic Articles
Got Sniffles? Take Zinc! The past two weeks at our house have been challenging! Two different viruses were being passed around at our local schools. One of my daughters came down with one virus, while my son came down with the other. Naturally, I ended up with both of...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2012 | Motivational Articles
Here’s a suggestion for helping children improve their conduct: Remember to form a simple and clear set of rules. No matter if it is at home or at school, children will do best if they have a simple list of rules to follow. Begin with safety rules for young...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2012 | Motivational Articles
Admit it. Everyday of your life is a gift. You can do with that gift what you choose. You can waste it worrying about the future or the past. You can stumble through it without making the most of the time that you have been given. But you have an opportunity. You can...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2012 | Motivational Articles
In “Avoidance May Actually Be An Opportunity In Disguise (Part 1)”, I talked about how mundane tasks are often avoided out of fear and/or boredom. What about those unpleasant encounters that you would like to avoid at your work place? Have you avoided a...