Self Responsibility in Children

“Parents who wish to nurture self-responsibility in children look for opportunities to offer children choices and options, and encourage them to think through the consequences of their decision.”

From the book “Taking Responsibility” by Nathaniel Brandon

This is a big thing for me.  I am passionate about teaching kids to take on personal responsibility.  I am sure I have yet to master the art of teaching it but I will never stop instilling this in their minds.  I believe that if children really get this, then this might keep them out of trouble.  

What do you think?  If you think of any subtle, good ways of teaching this… then please write away!

 

 

Smile! It’s contagious.

I got this in my inbox this morning and it made my day. 

Have a great day!!!

P.. Q.. P..

Hello, everyone!!!

I created a new Page with the above title.   It is about Psalms, Quotes, and Prayers for our reflection.  I will add a little prayer or thought under each one.  I am going to add PQPs often so please do stop by and be blessed. 

Here’s today quote:

Giggle potential is everywhere; we just need to slow down long enough to see it.     ~ Marilyn Meberg ~

Check it out! 

Remember, sometimes we search so hard for the miraculous that we often miss the ever-present nearness of God.  Let’s all count our blessings because that’s where we find Him the most.

Visualize and Affirm your Dream

Another great article from Jack Canfield…

Visualize and Affirm Your Desired Outcomes:
A Step-by-Step Guide

You have an awesome power within you that most of us have never been taught to use. Elite athletes use it. The super rich use it. And peak performers in all fields are now starting to use it. That power is called visualization.

The daily practice of visualizing your dreams as already complete can rapidly accelerate your achievement of those dreams. Visualization of your goals and desires accomplishes four very important things.

On Surrendering to God’s Will

The Will of God

The will of God will never take you,
Where the grace of God cannot keep you,
Where the arms of God cannot support you,
Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,
Where the power of God cannot endow you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the Spirit of God cannot work through you,
Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,
Where the army of God cannot protect you,
Where the hands of God cannot mold you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the love of God cannot enfold you,
Where the mercies of God cannot sustain you,
Where the peace of God cannot calm your fears,
Where the authority of God cannot overrule for you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the comfort of God cannot dry your tears,
Where the Word of God cannot feed you,
Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you,
Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.

“Everything happens for a purpose.
We may not see the wisdom of it all now
but trust and believe in the Lord
that everything is for the best.”

The way to be anxious about nothing
is to be prayerful about everything.

Author Unknown

Why Do People Do the Wrong Thing?

Again, from the Success Accelerator, Anna Johnson…

Why do people voluntarily do the wrong thing - whether it’s breaking the law, contravening a policy or rule, or doing something immoral?

Generally, it’s because they are motivated by one or more of the following beliefs:

1. They don’t think it’s wrong (or at least they don’t think it’s wrong for THEM to do).

2. They think they can get away with it.

3. It benefits them.

Why is this important to know? Because if we are ever going to stop people from doing the wrong thing we need to address their motivations.

These beliefs underlie the commission of crimes in our society - whether it’s individuals committing heinous crimes or corporations breaching industry regulations.

Closer to home, they also drive our friends, neighbors and kids to sometimes do the wrong thing.

For example, if you discover your child doing the wrong thing, you can punish them all you want. You can even physically prevent them from doing the wrong thing in the future.

But your best chance of guaranteeing that they won’t do it again is to address all three beliefs: show them why it IS wrong, that they CANNOT get away with it, and that ultimately it does NOT benefit them.

I have kids and I find this article very helpful.  I think if the kids learn about this concept, then it will help them think twice or thrice about doing anything wrong.  It makes them ask good questions and I believe that’ll help them do well in life as they grow up.  I hope you find this helpful as I did.

Success Begins with Believing

I love this article from Jack Canfield.
This may not be the first time you are reading this but it helps to get reminded sometimes.
I hope you find it helpful as much as I do. Happy Reading!

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Success Begins with Believing
by Jack Canfield, America’s Success Coach

In a previous edition of Success Strategies, I talked about how in order to be successful, we must first define what success means to us, and that means getting CLEAR about what you want, writing it down, and thinking BIG!

If you are going to be successful in creating the life of your dreams, you have to believe that you are capable of making it happen. You have to believe you have the right stuff, that you are able to pull it off. You have to believe in yourself. Whether you call it self-esteem, self-confidence, or self-assurance, it is a deep-seeded belief that you have what it takes - the abilities, inner resources, talents, and skills to create your desired results.

Ultimately, you must learn to control your self-talk, eliminate any negative and limiting beliefs, and maintain a constant state of positive expectations.

Energy Management… the missing link?

I am all for Time Management.  That also happens to be my biggest struggle.  Reading this article from Anna Johnson’s newsletter gave me a lightbulb moment. 

I think Energy Management can very well be the missing link for the success of Time Management.  I agree with Anna that we cannot abandon one in pursuit of the other.  It has to be used side by side each other.

Here’s a portion of the article:

5 Strategies to Get Ready For Life

This article is from the featured expert in this month’s Compass Life Designs Newsletter.  I find it appropriate since we are just starting the year 2008. Start it great, End it great in 2008!  Happy New Year all!

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