by Rich Patterson | Apr 29, 2019 | Encouragement, Parenting
Praise Your Kids Sometimes we get so busy criticizing our kids, you know, trying to keep them on track, that we forget to praise the great kids they already are. Parenting can leave you feeling overwhelmed just in and of itself, let alone when you add in all of the...
by Rich Patterson | Apr 19, 2019 | Encouragement, Personal Improvement
The Seasons of Life In his book, Today Matters, John Maxwell speaks about the value of recognizing the seasons of our life. He reminds us that our life has seasons that are representatives of what has come before. He writes about three seasons: Learn, Earn, and...
by Rich Patterson | Apr 1, 2019 | Character, Communication, Encouragement, Personal Improvement
Avoid Conflict There are many opportunities throughout a typical week to get into conflict with others. Sometimes they are right in front of us, say at a restaurant where you’ve just received poor service. Other times it may be while driving. Regardless,...
by Rich Patterson | Feb 6, 2019 | Achievement, Personal Improvement
Make A Plan In the previous post, I spoke about Developing a Vision of Victory for your life, and I wrote about the importance of grabbing a good attitude through the detailed vision you have for your life. Today you must take that vision and make a plan to put it...
by Rich Patterson | Jan 11, 2019 | Communication, Family & Relationships, Parenting
Your Child’s Friends Do you know your child’s friends well enough to say they are a positive influence, that they do well in school and avoid risky behaviors, such as alcohol and other drug use? If not, today is an excellent time to start learning more...
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