I am one of those “lucky” people that can suffer from a severe bout of insomnia now and again. Now, I don’t know about you, but, I have done everything in my power to follow all the sleep rules. Comfy bed, dim lights, no television while in bed, etc. And anyone who has ever suffered from insomnia will tell you absolutely none of that does a thing if your brain does not feel like shutting down at that time. As I am writing this, it is just after midnight. I went to bed hours ago and cannot seem to shut down enough to sleep.
Something that I have realized with this latest bout of insomnia is that (at least for me) I feel it might be a sign of major shifts happening in my life. When I stop and think about the other times I have had insomnia, it certainly fits that pattern. [Read more...]
The other day I was explaining to my oldest son who plays youth football the implications of not doing well in school. I was pointing out to him that if he does not do well in school it affects his whole football team. This really confused him until I explained. If he does not do well in school, Dad and I will not allow him to go to football practice because school is always first. In tackle football, they will not allow you to play in a game if you have missed a practice during the week. If he cannot play in the game, it does not only affect him negatively, but now his whole team has to play without him. They are relying on him to come through on the field…and off. I will say his attitude changed almost immediately.
When I was growing up, the thought of tooting your own horn had a negative connotation. People that did that were “full of themselves”, all they wanted to do was talk about themselves. However, I have been very open about the shifts I have been making personally. I also do not feel like I am alone. It seems as though the whole world is going through some major shifts due to many reasons both personally and globally.
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Did you know that money is the number one cause for divorce!? I read that the other day and was shocked, but oddly not surprised. Some people say that money is the root of all evil and I counter with “only if you let it be”. In these times of financial crisis, it is important to pull together when it comes to money. Here are some practical steps to help you do that.
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