One of my all-time favorite quotes is by the legendary speaker and author Zig Ziglar. He said, “It’s just as difficult to reach a destination you don’t have as it is to come back from a place you’ve never been.” In other words, how can you arrive at your preferred destination or desired outcome if you don’t know where you’re going? The same is true for your marriage … [Read more...]
Family Shift: How to Get on the Same Page in Your Marriage
I have always been fascinated by watching the teamwork of rowing. At first glance, it doesn’t look all that impressive watching eight people sitting on their “rears” going backward. However, the alignment, synchrony and precision of all eight blades hitting the water at the exact same time flawlessly is pretty impressive as they glide across the water. It’s the perfect … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Power of Personality
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. Did you know there is not a single person like you? Every one of us is completely different from anyone else. Even identical twins are different in countless ways. You are the only one that has your thumbprint, voiceprint, handprint, footprint, heartbeat, DNA, personality, and personal experiences that are unique to … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Power of Commitment
Have you ever tried to get out of a cell phone contract? On average, it will cost you $350 to walk away from your contract. If you walk away from your mortgage agreement with your bank, it will cost you seven years on your credit report. Here’s what’s crazy! You can surf the internet and find online legal advertisements promoting quick, easy and hassle-free divorce options … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Dealing With Conflict
I’m sure you’re familiar with the old saying, “It takes two to tango.” In a marriage relationship, it’s easy to allow even the smallest of matters to grow into heated arguments. Whether it’s forgetting to do something that was important like leaving the toilet seat up, squeezing the toothpaste from the middle instead of the bottom, arguing over which direction the toilet paper … [Read more...]