If you’ve ever talked to a Navy Seal (I lived in Norfolk, VA., so yes, I have!), you will learn a lot about how they are taught to handle pressure in the most chaotic circumstances. There is much we can learn from their training. Goal setting. When you are tacking a particularly difficult task, one…

Parents want to raise confident, well adjusted children that create a good life, love God and do good things. But if we aren’t careful,  there are things we can do to prevent this process from happening. First and foremost, stop reinforcing a victim mentality. Constantly telling your children they can’t, or you can’t do things because of…

“I just can’t get to sleep at night. And if I do, I wake up.” This woman is one of nearly a third of Americans who are not getting enough sleep. And despite all we know about sleep, the problem seems to be getting worse. People are not getting that 7 to 8 hours needed every…

Everyone makes mistakes and has issues. We all have imperfections that come out in our intimate relationships. But how you think about your partner and his or her flaws really matters. It can make the difference between a happy and unhappy relationship. Acceptance of another person requires you to recognize their short-comings but love them…

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