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Posts in the "Optimism (and Gratitude)" category:
Back To School Basics: You Get what You Get
“You get what you get, and you don’t throw a fit.” Have you ever said this to your child? Have you ever said it to yourself? Author Tomie Day Bankhead explains how this simple, childhood lesson can help us accept the disappointments of life and become more optimistic, positive mothers.
How to be a Happy Mother When Everything Isn’t Perfect
What is perfect? It’s such a personal thing. If I were to ask you to describe your “perfect” day, it would most likely be different from the description I would give. What about the perfect man, or the perfect meal, or the perfect weather? The media is always trying to impose their definition of perfect […]
Worth Fighting For
Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 35, this incredible mother raised three girls and left a legacy that will inspire every one of us. You do not want to miss this beautiful tribute, written by one of her daughters.
The Stockdale Paradox
Motherhood is often punctuated by challenges, sometimes small and mundane and sometimes lasting and heart-wrenching. How can we get through them? The Stockdale Paradox, a mix of optimism and discipline, could be part of your solution.
Little Kids, Little Problems
This article was originally published on June 4, 2011. It used to drive me crazy when mothers of older children would say this to me. All I could think was how easy it was for them to say that when their children could bathe themselves, dress themselves, feed themselves, entertain themselves, get in and out […]
Mini Catastrophes and an “Attitude of Gratitude”
While mini-catastrophes mean nothing in comparison to the larger problems of the world, these types of experiences happen day in and day out in family life. And if we aren’t careful, they can wear us down and cause us to look at our otherwise wonderful lives through an irritated and gloomy lens.
Encore: The Key to Happiness – Episode 183
In this episode, Saren offers powerful insights to help you recognize how you may be hijacking your happiness and simple ideas and stories to help you pump up the gratitude and experience greater happiness in your life.
Love Your Life, Not Theirs with Rachel Ramsey Cruze – Episode 172
Rachel Ramsey Cruze is back to POM Radio to talk about her brand new book, Love Your Life, Not Theirs. In this age of constantly comparing ourselves to other people and feeling like we never have enough resources to compete with the rest of the world, this book is a fantastic reminder of core principles and […]
We’re Singing in the Rain!
It’s great to plan a family trip when everything goes well and everyone has a good time, but when things start to fall apart, it becomes an adventure! “Our trip became one of the weaving moments of the fabric of our family, and hopefully we taught our children that when it rains, you sing.”
To Moms With Brave Faces – Episode 146
You’re most likely going through something difficult right now. It could be something personal–deeply personal or private, and you can’t really speak with anyone about it. This is a podcast that was recorded specifically to help heal your heart.
Thanksgiving Ideas – Episode 44
This 20-minute podcast by Saren, her mom, and her sisters, Saydi, Shawni and Charity, offers simple, meaningful ideas for creating a wonderful Thanksgiving season.
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