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Wanna feel better?
One sure-fire way to feel better this weekend is to wake up tomorrow morning and write down…
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If I had one last breath…
If I had one last breath, to utter one last piece of advice, it would be this:
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Smile
Next week you can go back to being resentful, anxious, and angry. Today, just smile. Even if you can only…
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The easiest way to improve your marriage (or any romance)…
…is to just say thank you. Say it briefly, without much fanfare, and…
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Gratitude is…
Thanksgiving’s on Thursday here in the U.S., so why not have a week of gratitude.* The rest of the week we’ll…
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Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Every time I smell detergent, I remember a little sign that hung in my childhood laundry room. It read, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.”
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Laugh or Die
Parenting is serious business. Talk about a “fearful strain!” There are diapers to change and manners to teach. There is homework to supervise and a schedule to keep.
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Cheerfulness is a Decision
Jenny here (I’m Hal’s wife). I’ve always wanted my children to have wonderful memories of growing up in our home. So, I decorated for the holidays and attended all the class parties. I took them to sporting events and cheered them on, no matter how dreadful the weather may be.
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Thoughtful Wishing
What do you want today?
A perfectly obedient toddler? Your boss to call in sick? A cool breeze on a hot day by the pool? A stiff drink? An actual chore done by your teen? Sex with your spouse?