Don’t let your children’s memories of Yom Tov be all about the stress. Plan and diminish some of the stress that will inevitably creep in. Be prepared to laugh at the mishaps that do pop up. Keep your expectations realistic. • Figure out together how you can best use the days leading up to Yom […]
Plan for an enjoyable yom tov: with your kids Read More »
You want a meaningful and enjoyable yom tov for all – you, your spouse, your children, your guests. As a couple, plan the details of Yom Tov so that all runs as smoothly as possible. Pre-planning will help pre-empt disappointments and dashed expectations. BEING A GUEST • Going to your parents’ house for Yom Tov
Plan for an enjoyable yom tov: being a guest Read More »
You want a meaningful and enjoyable yom tov for all – you, your spouse, your children, your guests. As a couple, plan the details of Yom Tov so that all runs as smoothly as possible. Pre-planning will help pre-empt disappointments and dashed expectations. PERSONAL MINHAGIM/ HANHAGOS Share how you envision your Yom Tov will go.
Plan for an enjoyable yom tov: personal minhagim Read More »
You want a meaningful and enjoyable yom tov for all – you, your spouse, your children, your guests. As a couple, plan the details of Yom Tov so that all runs as smoothly as possible. Pre-planning will help pre-empt disappointments and dashed expectations. HOSTING A MEAL • Plan your menu together. Make sure it reasonable
Plan for an enjoyable yom tov: hosting meals Read More »
Our actions, what we do has lasting impact. On ourselves and on others around us, and oftentimes even further. — Think about how habits are formed. Action after action. — Think about how ‘atmospheres’ or cultures are built. Action after action. — Think about how companies are grown. Action after action. — And reputations. —
The words we say have come into the world. And has lasting effect. For positive. And for negative. For ourselves, for the ones who hear, for the ones who just happen to be around at that time (maybe our kids?) – Compliments, admiration, appreciation, encouragement, apologies … – Complaints, critiques, grievances, accusations, demands … —
Thoughts will float in and out of our mind. We have little control of that which might float in. But we do control what we do with the thought once it appears. Some thoughts are useful, creative, powerful. And we ought to build on them to grow and propel upward. “I feel so blessed in
Have a life of your own. Have hobbies or interests. Have something in your life – outside of your spouse and children (and job) that feels gratifying and fulfilling. That you don’t necessarily do with your spouse. It doesn’t have to take lots of time. It can be interesting music or inspirational talks you listen
Have a life of your own. Read More »
It may be easier to only be nice, but it isn’t always the most helpful. If you have feedback about something another person did or said that can actually help them improve or enhance their work or life, be helpful and share it. But be nice about it. If you don’t bring it up, they
Don’t only be nice, be helpful in a nice way. Read More »
Don’t start something that has no end. “I wish you were taller and wouldn’t need help reaching everything.” “I wish you were more handy.” “Every time you plan a day, it rains. You couldn’t even get that right.” Seriously, what is the point? Complaints are remembered much longer than compliments. Choose your negative comments and
Don’t argue about something that can’t be helped. Read More »
