Self motivation comes easy when we are faced with things that we love. We don’t have to motivate a toddler to eat chocolate cake, or a homeschool mom to read a book. Most of us naturally gravitate toward what we enjoy doing. Self motivation, however, becomes more like self control when we are faced with […]
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Last month I encouraged you to step outside of your comfort zones (or expand them) by exploring all of the art forms with your children. I stand by that exhortation, but I wanted to add a caution: exercise discernment. In a culture and country that advocates complete freedom and hedonism, it can be confusing to
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Other Posts in this series: Stage One: The Destination Stage Two: The Path: part 1 STAGE TWO : THE PATH : LAYING BRICKS Once the destination on the map is set, we now create a path in which to travel. Keep in mind that more than one path may lead to the same destination.
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I stem from two lines of athletic, sports-celebrating families. Although they praised and encouraged academia, sports were still the most lauded on both sides. Having the athletic prowess of a llama, you can see how I felt like a duck out of water. Especially odd was my love for theatre and Shakespeare, watercolor and Wyeth,
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Missed Stage One? Check it out here! STAGE TWO : THE PATH : MISSION STATEMENT Once the destination on the map is set, we now create a path in which to travel. Keep in mind that more than one path may lead to the same destination. Think through all of the possible pathways for
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