Thea English
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I'm a freelance writer and mom who seeks to inspire others to be intentional with their time, relationships, their finances, their career aspirations, and their faith. My writing is like a home-cooked meal with real nutrients.
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Self-Discipline Is Achieved With Small And Consistent Habits
We often think that self-discipline is achieved with big and drastic changes to our habits but this is not usually the case. Self-discipline is generally achieved through small and consistent daily habits. When you start out with small positive changes, you'll slowly see change occur in your life. I'm a proponent of slow growth when pursuing any goal that I have. I find that when I take a lot of shortcuts and find the most convenient routes, I miss out on growth and maturity. Here are some small habits that will help you build self-discipline.
By Thea English4 years ago in Motivation
Why Personal Growth Is Never A Waste Of Time
We get discouraged when personal growth isn't happening as fast as we would like. We only see our failures and setbacks, and it is hard to reflect on the progress we've made so far. Maybe there are naysayers in your life who know about your rocky past and they're telling you that you'll never change your life. The truth is that personal growth is more like a marathon rather than a sprint. It will take time and patience, but in the end those efforts you made will be worth it. Here is why personal growth is never a waste of time.
By Thea English4 years ago in Motivation
What Can You Do To Make Your Child More Independent?
As your child enters the toddler and school-age years, you want to gradually teach them the skills he needs to function independently. One way to do this is to not do tasks for him that he can already do on his own. For example, if he knows how to sweep and mop his bedroom floor but the room looks messy, don't clean the room for him. Instead, make him clean it himself. If necessary, take away his favorite privileges until he cleans up. Here are more ways to make your child independent.
By Thea English4 years ago in Families
How To Help Your Child Retain What He Learned In School
My daughter tends to forget facts pretty quickly, and it is sometimes a struggle to get her to remember what she learned at school and the extra lessons I teach her at home. I don't believe that she has ADHD, but she seems to not get all that excited about academics like most six-year-olds. If you're a parent in this situation, then here are some ways to help your child retain what he learned.
By Thea English4 years ago in Families
