Managing Expectations
In this episode, we dive into the powerful role expectations play in our daily lives—both the ones we place on ourselves and the ones we carry for others. Unmet expectations can lead to disappointment, conflict, and frustration, but managed wisely, they can set us up for peace, motivation, and clarity. We’ll explore practical strategies for...
The Power of Encouragement
Encouragement might sound simple, but it’s one of the most powerful tools we have in relationships. Whether it’s family, friends, coworkers, or even strangers, a little encouragement goes a long way in strengthening those bonds.
Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion: What’s the Difference?
We often use the words sympathy, empathy, and compassion interchangeably – but they’re not the same. By knowing the difference, we can transform how we connect with others.
Living Life like Play Nine
We’ve enjoyed the card game Play Nine for many years and it’s a mainstay game at many events. Through the years of playing we have found wisdom in its correlations to real life.
Managing Home Projects
Home projects of all sizes benefit from good communication as to the vision, timeline, costs, and the steps required get to the end.
Lessons from Survivor
The reality TV show Survivor has been on for 24 years and has over 700 episodes. Our family has enjoyed watching this together over the years and it always brings up discussions about the choices players have made and how they interact with each other. We talk about the show and the many lessons to...
Good Scrolling
If you’ve got a cell phone or tablet, you’ve probably spent a lot of time just scrolling, what some would call doom scrolling. Adrian talks about her latest activity, which is “Good Scrolling”, an intentional way to use the device to bring positivity to herself and to others.