A Tip From the Intentional Living Center
Reflection and Reset
By Dr. Randy Carlson To stay sharp and effective, you must schedule time to reflect on your parenting actions, the reactions of your children, and then be prepared to hit the “reset” button. The philosopher Socrates observed that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” A powerful thought, but self-examination is tough and often emotionally unpleasant. That’s why you must make it intentional. Set aside a specific time to reflect. Put it on your calendar, and treat it as your most important appointment. Be sure to schedule your time in a quiet location where you will not be disturbed. Ask yourself – and answer honestly – questions about your parenting. Which parenting techniques were most effective with your children? Did you dispense love and correction in appropriate proportions? What were the triggers that caused you to lose control? Develop a list of objectives and rank yourself weekly on scale of 1 to 10, with 1 meaning, “This was a complete struggle,” and 10 meaning, “I did this one exceptionally well.”Today’s Guest
Linda Svacha, Founder, “Building Strong Families”

Excerpt from Linda’s book:
