How do you teach your child something that you are still learning and still struggle to learn?
It is definitely not easy. Asking her to do the very thing that can reduce me to tears will most assuredly bring tears to her beautiful blue eyes.
On one hand, maybe she will learn earlier what her Momma is still struggling to learn. On the other hand, I know what is going through her head and how hard it is. This gives me the ability to be empathetic and hopefully help her all the while learning myself.
My sweet girl ... We will learn together and we WILL get through it!!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Consistency
It is that time of year...the time when New Years resolutions are made. All of the stores have changed from Christmas sales to putting all their exercise equipment, clothing and gear on sale. Unfortunately, most of the equipment purchased will be used as a clothing rack or on Craigslist for sale by the end of February if not sooner.
Therefore, many people are resolving to do the exact same thing they tried to do the previous year? Why is that?
Lack of consistency! Most want a quick fix. An easy answer. But there isn't one. It takes hard work and lots of it. It has to become a way of life or failure will happen once again. Too many quit because it feels too hard. Believe me, some days are very hard and I have a struggle getting my workout in.
It takes 21 days to break a habit as well as start a new one. But too often, they can't or won't stick it out. Giving one excuse after another:
"It's too hard."
"I don't have time."
"I can't afford it."
Once excuses start rolling off the tongue, it is hard to stop them. It takes changing the mental tapes to an "I can" attitude or failure will be eminent.
Make a plan and then work your plan. Without a plan, you are setting yourself up for failure.
Make this a year of good choices.
Therefore, many people are resolving to do the exact same thing they tried to do the previous year? Why is that?
Lack of consistency! Most want a quick fix. An easy answer. But there isn't one. It takes hard work and lots of it. It has to become a way of life or failure will happen once again. Too many quit because it feels too hard. Believe me, some days are very hard and I have a struggle getting my workout in.
It takes 21 days to break a habit as well as start a new one. But too often, they can't or won't stick it out. Giving one excuse after another:
"It's too hard."
"I don't have time."
"I can't afford it."
Once excuses start rolling off the tongue, it is hard to stop them. It takes changing the mental tapes to an "I can" attitude or failure will be eminent.
Make a plan and then work your plan. Without a plan, you are setting yourself up for failure.
Make this a year of good choices.
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