There is so much more than this.
When interacting with people, it is important to remember that there are many factors that can affect their behavior. Everyone is complex and has multiple facets, some of which may be unknown. It is important to be understanding and empathetic, and to recognize that issues in other areas of life can affect someone's performance and quality in the moment. When someone asks how you are doing, be open to sharing more about yourself and don't be afraid to let others in.
The power of boredom
Boredom is good and powerful. It allows you to have wonderful and creative ideas.
Winning the first five minutes of your day.
The first five minutes of your day can influence the rest of your day. Here are some ways to win the first five minutes of your day.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have control?
Don’t you wish you can have control over your life, and everything in it? The truth is you can’t. So how do we stay away from disappointment when the day doesn’t go our way?
Your child is a natural learner, remove the obstacle of learning for them.
Children are naturally curious and primed to learn. It is important to help them remove any obstacles that may hinder their learning.
There is way more underneath the surface; 5 questions to help your teen dig deeper.
Reflecting on my teenage years, I realized that there was way more under the surface. There is more to my behavior than just being rebellious. Tying my experience with my work with teens, here are five questions to help your teen dig deeper.
Helping your elementary child manage homework.
Helping your child plan homework also help them see the value in planning. Through this process, your child can divide their homework throughout the week, allowing them to pace themselves. (Primarily for K-2 students).
How to avoid collisions in conversations?
Have you ever regretted saying something to your teen that cause more fights and tension in your relationships? These collisions happen different people converse. So put in stop signs to avoid collisions.
Bring your family closer with family meetings.
Have you ever felt like there is not enough time to solve problems in your relationships? You know there are problems, but everyone seems so busy. There is a gnawing feeling that problems are to be solved, but no one has time to solve them. You need a family meeting.
Your relationship with your child will change.
Ever wonder why your child’s relationship with you kept on changing? Just when you think you have figured out how to connect with your child, the dynamic changes again. What are some major changes to anticipate as your child grows from an infant to an adult
Should I be worried about technology replacing humans?
There are many automatizations happening around us. It can be convenient and also scary to think that these robots are taking over jobs. Should you be worried?
3 Tips to start journaling
Journaling is one of many ways to discover your voice. Here are 3 tips to get started today.
Discovering your voice through journaling
Journaling is a great way for you to discover your perspective and voice. It allows you to know who you are and what you are about.
Will you lose your voice to AI?
With AI helping you write content, how will this tool change how you express yourself? How may it affect your voice.
4 Steps to build habits that last more than a month.
Deep down inside, you wanted a better version of yourself. You wanted something better. Your desire to be better is the drive that motivated you to make New Year's Resolutions. What if there are changes you can make that will last past February? Habits that you can build to move you towards your dream? Here are 4 steps to build lasting changes.
My Teen is Not Patient: what are the causes and what are my options?
A behavior can signal multiple underlying issues. When teens act out, they can be acting out for a variety of reasons. So before you jump in to correct your child, figure out the underlying cause. When you focus on the surface, the behavior, you are likely to miss the mark as a result, your relationship with your teens deteriorates.
What are some underlying reasons why teens jump in and interrupt their parents?
My teen isn’t sharing their real feelings, what should I do?
For parents who are very intentional in building a trusting relationship with their teenager, it can be really frustrating when your teen responds with “fine'“, “it’s good”, and “there is nothing new.” Here is my response to the question “what should I do when my teen isn’t sharing real feelings?”
Do’s and Don’ts when praying with your children.
Prayer is meant for relationship building; like any relationship, there are do’s and don’ts. The do’s will help you build routine and the don’ts can push your child away from learning how to pray.
Starting a prayer routine with your kids
Do you pray with your children regularly? Praying is an important aspect of a child’s spiritual development, and it is also a habit that your child can take with for the rest of their lives. Here are some ways to start a praying habit with your child.