Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. – Henri Frederic Amiel Having a thankful attitude is good for one's health. As a Harvard Health Publishing article said, “gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” It also has good effects to the person receiving a thank you. To think that everything that you do has a ripple effect, that every word that you speak, every action that you make affects ...
Best Ways To Teach Kids Financial Responsibility (Good Money Habits)
It’s heart-wrenching to tell your children that they can’t have this little pleasure because you cannot afford it. The tendency of parents is to yield to their child's whims for as long as they can afford them. But, this sometimes means tightening the belt a little or skimping on some other expense. It is not wrong to say, “no” once in a while. In fact, even if you can afford these whims, it is recommended that you do not give in to your child’s every wish. You’re not the fairy godmother or the genie in the lamp. You need to make your children understand your financial status and in the process, they would learn the value of money. For a start, you should be able to show them that you ...
6 Woodshop Safety Tips for a Smooth Project
Most woodworkers use their craft for a bit of artistic escapism. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction one gets from creating a little bit of expert magic from husks of wood that ol’ Mother Nature gifted us. But that boost of well-being that comes from a successful project in the woodshop is not going to be obtainable — far from it — if a lax attitude in the shop leads to what should be an entirely avoidable injury. We are here to bang the drum and offer up some woodshop safety basics. And while these tips are geared toward amateurs, who often need to be goaded into opting for high-quality tools and ultra-sharp blades, it might do some good for professionals or veteran woodworkers to ...
4 Fun Projects You Can Do Alongside Your Children
From boosting self-esteem to building fine motor skills, there are all sorts of great reasons why crafts are great for your kids. And, when you work on projects together as a family, the perks are even more remarkable. Sharing family time creates a stronger bond between children and their parents, enhances performance in school, and facilitates better communication between household members. Plus, young people who regularly spend quality time with their parents, doing things like crafting, are less likely to have behavioral problems. If you would like to work on projects with your kids, but are not quite sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place! Because, whether you are new to ...
5 Best Tips for Starting a Weekly Music Showcase
Not only should classical musicians be able to play well, they must also be able to promote and plan their own performances... But among those people who start to work in concert planning after studying music, many of them seem to quit because they were overwhelmed. They put on dark, plain clothes and stand in the dark behind the stage watching their friends and colleagues whom they studied with, perform on stage under the spotlight. And it's overwhelming to watch that. It's hard to let go of a dream you worked hard for. - Cha Young-In, Do You Like Brahms? (Kdrama) If you love music, chances are, you've learned an instrument or two, undertook voice lessons, and can actually ...
Music Lessons for All Ages – 9 Best Reasons To Learn A Musical Instrument
When our daughter was younger, she would try everything she sets her mind to. First, she wanted to learn flute, so she did. She then wanted to learn how to play the piano, so she did. Then, she wanted to do jazz dance, and so she did. She was even in a play at Vienna's Akademietheater at one point, even for a no-dialogue character. Most of these were after school lessons, I would take her (with 2 boys along) to the classes and we would wait for her to finish. Sometimes, son no.1 would go and sit behind her to watch her play the piano (sometimes annoy her too). I asked the boys if they would also like to learn how to play the piano, but they declined. Later on, they would learn how to read ...
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