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The Tension Between Goals and Gratitude [Podcast]

by Jonathan 11.30.2012

There is a tension that exists between goals and gratitude. Maybe you have never thought of it this way. I love setting goals. I think everyone ought to have goals in life that they are striving for. However, what I have come to realize is that setting goals often “exposes the gap” between where I am [...]

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6 Ideas on How to Deal with Difficult People [Podcast]

by Jonathan 10.03.2012
How to Deal With Difficult People

I am sure some of us at times wish we could escape to the mountains and live as far as we can from certain people. Sorry, it is just not how this life works. Difficult people can exist in every area of life, including work, home, friends, and extend family. Here are 5 difficult personality [...]

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Giving Yourself Permission to Enjoy the Moment

by Jonathan 10.01.2012
giving yourself permission to enjoy the moment

Do you often struggle with being fully present? When you are at home do you think about work? When you are at work do you think about being home? I want to give you permission to enjoy the moment. Life is made up of moments. When you get to the end of your life, the [...]

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3 Ways to Get Out of Your Rut! [Podcast]

by Jonathan 09.27.2012

Has life ever felt like it was going in fast forward? Have you ever felt stuck? In this first edition of the Simple Life Habits Podcast, Jonathan shares a few simple tips on how to get out of a rut. In this podcast you will learn: How to be more present in your relationship talk [...]

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4 Simple Parenting Habits for a Stress-Free School Day Morning

by Jonathan 08.23.2012
stress free school day morning

I know first hand how stressful school day mornings can be. At the time of this writing, we are getting back into the school day routine. Some parents dread the start of school. All they see is grumpy kids, angry parents, and late arrivals. A few years ago, that was a typical morning for us. [...]

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3 Productivity Tips for the Work at Home Parent

by Jonathan 07.16.2011
Photo taken by me as an example of a stay at h...

Every stay at home parent struggles with being productive. It’s the nature of working from home; your attention is constantly pulled in several directions, and if you’re not careful, one interruption can end up taking over the entire day. To succeed at home, you need to stay focused; and these three tips will help simplify [...]

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The Thanksgiving List – A New Family Habit

by Jonathan 11.28.2009

I am sure that everyone got their fair share of turkey and trimmings over the last few days. It is a great time to reconnect with family and to enjoy the most important relationships in your life. With the economy struggling and unemployment at the rate we have not seen in my generation, it is [...]

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Are You a Movie Watcher? An Important Family Lesson

by Jonathan 10.15.2009

I love watching movies, but there is an interesting dynamic involved: you are just a spectator. No matter how much your heart is beating during the chase or how much you yell at Suzy to turn around and watch out behind her….you are just a spectator. This makes for a great family lesson. Unfortunately for [...]

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