Living in Fear is Not Living at All
Let’s take a moment and think of them. Think of some of the excuses that you can drum up to keep from trying something new, taking a risk, or doing something to change your life: Something may go wrong. Things may not go the way...Whose Glasses Will You Put on Tomorrow?
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....Got Sniffles?
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...House Rules
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...BINGO! Teaching Your Child to Celebrate Life!
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...Avoidance May Actually be an Opportunity in Disguise! (Part 2)
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...Avoidance May Actually be an Opportunity in Disguise! (Part 1)
I have a list. You probably have one, too. It’s that list of things to do that is sitting on your desk. Some of the items get done quickly and are scratched off the list. Then, there are those other things. Those pesky or unpleasant tasks that just don’t seem to get...Improving The Connections With Your Family Members (Part 3 in a series)
In the first two parts of this series, I focused on how to establish new connections and deepen connections with your friends. This article will discuss suggestions for improving the depth and breadth of the connections that you have with members of your family. As...A Sense of Purpose
Here is the question that was sent to “Ask Dr. Rempel” at susan@uncommoncourtesy.com : “How do you keep your dreams and goals alive in the face of adversity and depression?” A Sense of Purpose The question from our subscriber is one that is commonly asked of...Printable Bingo Games for as little as $1.99!
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