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Episode 2190:
Jen from This Time of Mine.com shares ten effective tips to help parents get their kids to clean up without a fight. By making cleaning easy, incorporating fun elements like music and timers, and fostering consistency and clear expectations, parents can transform cleanup time into a smoother, more cooperative process for everyone.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thistimeofmine.com/how-to-get-kids-to-clean-up-without-a-fight/
Quotes to ponder:
"One of the best ways to help our kids clean up, especially without a fight, is to make it easy for them to do so."
"Kids love racing to beat a timer, so make it a race, rather than a countdown to a punishment."
Episode references:
BeachBound: https://www.beachbound.com/#!/
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Episode 2189:
Erica Layne's article highlights the difference between tolerating and accepting the everyday irritants of motherhood. By shifting from mere tolerance to acceptance, mothers can reduce stress and cultivate a more peaceful, happier life, even amidst the inevitable messiness and complaints of family life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ericalayne.co/what-could-you-accept/
Quotes to ponder:
"We humans are able to convince ourselves that the real is the ideal."
"Maybe with enough purpose and practice on my part, the real could move a little bit more toward ideal."
"It’s so tempting to constantly lean on my kids about their rooms but I also want to get through raising them with my sanity intact."
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Episode 2188:
Anthony Ongaro explores the impact of social media on our well-being, highlighting its potential to both connect and distract us. He emphasizes the importance of mindful usage, encouraging breaks from social media to improve life satisfaction and foster genuine relationships.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/social-media-wrong/
Quotes to ponder:
"Social media can be just like a digital form of sugar. Sure it may feel good and it’s fun to eat, but you can’t live on it."
"Social media isn’t inherently good or evil, it just is. It’s up to us to determine how we want to use that tool in our lives to make it better and not worse."
"The most effective way to un-addict yourself is to take at least a seven-day sabbatical from social media."
Episode references:
Happiness Research Institute: https://www.happinessresearchinstitute.com
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Episode 2187:
Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling explores the common struggle of reconciling our emotions as irrational or logical. She shares personal insights and professional observations, emphasizing the importance of accepting and validating our feelings to achieve emotional freedom and self-awareness.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/emotions-irrational-or-logical/
Quotes to ponder:
"My avoidance and lack of self-awareness was restricting my ability to emotionally function."
"Acceptance can actually become very empowering. It can reinforce our strengths and abilities as human beings and as a result, help us become more in touch with ourselves."
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Episode 2186:
Melissa Audrey offers insightful advice to a woman dating a divorced dad, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing oneself and pursuing personal interests to improve self-worth and relationship dynamics. She highlights that a man will make time for what he truly values, and suggests focusing on creating a fulfilling life independently, thereby attracting healthy relationships naturally.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/not-a-priority-in-his-life-how-to-turn-it-around/
Quotes to ponder:
"When a man really wants to see a woman, absolutely nothing will stop him."
"Focus on your own life and make it full and juicy independently of what the man in your life is doing."
"Men like to feel that they’re not responsible for making you happy. It makes them feel free and they’re drawn to the glow you have when you’re happy doing your own thing."
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