It's SO hard to know what/how much to pack for lunches. I have 3 (13,11,8) and they all have different appetites that vary from week to week. I encourage them to bring home the moldy half-eaten sandwich so I can guage how much to pack for the next day. I'm always telling them to eat their lunch in the order of perishability -- apple/yogurt first and any sort of shelf-stable item last. (I think all they hear is the Peanuts' techer noise though-wawaawa). I just recentl;y found out that my youngest had turned on yogurt and was throwing it away @ school so he wouldn't have to tell me---arghh!
I can do anything for 15 minutes. So no matter what the task, I set the timer on the stove, and start the task. Next thing you know, I'm into doing the job, or even finished! When I have a bunch of jobs, but get bored, I set the timer for half an hour, or an hour. Then I'll work on the mess in the basement until the timer goes off, then I'll reset it for half an hour and clean the bathrooms, then I'll reset it and go do dishes, or go back to the basement. Next thing you know, there are results! Yeah!
Corn fed cows that stand in the same place and eat all day get sick and need to be fed antibiotics in order to keep them alive. Horizon's cows are not treated like this and therefore do not need the antibiotics that typically end up in our water through the excrement into the ground.
The statements they are making are true and do not necessarily have to do with the milk as much as they have to do with the treatment of cows.
I gave up my nursing career to homeschool my two boys and help my husband with his business. My older son has medical issues and my younger son has autism. It has not been an easy road, but I know that my kids are getting what they need and I am able to help my husband make it through his day. A happy, healthy family is what motivates me to stick with it.
Thank you for this wonderfully helpful post! I have been having a dilemma with helping a family member without hurting their pride and this really gives me some great ideas about how to do that. One way I have already tried is collecting unwanted gift cards from friends and family and giving them to the struggling family member. They can either use them or sell them on a site like mercardi.com/home
I actually really like my current job - it's interesting, not too overwhelming, keeps me busy, and I work with very nice people. But in past jobs that I really did NOT like, mostly the motivation was the money I was making for the time I could then spend with my family.
I do everything in honor of God. I told my boss that I do not do what I do to please her but I do what I do to honor God in that way I know that I can please the people I work for but do not limit myself to their standards. In otherwords: If I do a project for my boss then it would be possible to not do my best because of a stupid issue in my head. If I work to honor God then I have to give it my best.
I'd have to disagree with #2, though note I'm not a parent. In observing the nearly 20 kids in my family, I have noted that those who are asked "Do you want X?" instead of "You can have X or Y, pick?" in almost realm of life whether it be food or clothes or their next activity, do drastically better with the second scenario.
My wife's parents would serve last night's dinner to her for breakfast if she didn't finish it. I'm not entirely in that camp, but have found that we make kids lives overly complex by giving them choices they neither want nor need. They don't need to feel self-actualized by what they eat for dinner on a Tuesday night.
I have had to check a carry-on bag before when flying internationally due to it being over weight limits, but only when I am flying TO the US, never FROM the US.
Making things fun is what motivates me tremendously. Therefore, if there's someone else there that I like or who acts a little friendly, I'll try making jokes or telling stories. If it's just me then I let myself daydream all sorts of fantasies.
In general, I'm motivated by remembering that what I do has consequences. If I'm around kids, they see what I do and often imitate my actions or at least assume that what I'm doing is okay. If I'm at work, the work I do reflects on my company, my group, my boss and myself. At the gym, I remember that if I continue to work hard the physical tasks in my life will be easier and there will be fewer negative consequences to eating that third cookie.
My biggest motivator is the well being and happiness of my children. My wife and I are divorcing after 20 years and although it's tough, keeping my kids pictures on my desk to look at all the time and remembering that I will be happier in the future and therefore they will as well is what keeps me moving forward. Day by day.
I don´t know. It all depends upon my mood. Sometimes a movie, sometimes a friend; mostly books and sometimes the Bible... The bible makes me change some behavoiurs, such as what I eat...
Well, this is not all the reasons. The taste is because of where and how they were grown. Lettuce, tomatoes, or anything grown in water generally tastes bad. There are teenagers around where I live that have never tasted a real tomato.
the desire to not work forever motivates me to try my best everyday and invest everything I dont absolutely have to spend.
if i get investment income over my expenses, i am out.
that is all the motivation i need.
the desire to not work forever motivates me to try my best everyday and invest everything I dont absolutely have to spend.
if i get investment income over my expenses, i am out.
that is all the motivation i need.
It's SO hard to know what/how much to pack for lunches. I have 3 (13,11,8) and they all have different appetites that vary from week to week. I encourage them to bring home the moldy half-eaten sandwich so I can guage how much to pack for the next day. I'm always telling them to eat their lunch in the order of perishability -- apple/yogurt first and any sort of shelf-stable item last. (I think all they hear is the Peanuts' techer noise though-wawaawa). I just recentl;y found out that my youngest had turned on yogurt and was throwing it away @ school so he wouldn't have to tell me---arghh!
I can do anything for 15 minutes. So no matter what the task, I set the timer on the stove, and start the task. Next thing you know, I'm into doing the job, or even finished! When I have a bunch of jobs, but get bored, I set the timer for half an hour, or an hour. Then I'll work on the mess in the basement until the timer goes off, then I'll reset it for half an hour and clean the bathrooms, then I'll reset it and go do dishes, or go back to the basement. Next thing you know, there are results! Yeah!
Corn fed cows that stand in the same place and eat all day get sick and need to be fed antibiotics in order to keep them alive. Horizon's cows are not treated like this and therefore do not need the antibiotics that typically end up in our water through the excrement into the ground.
The statements they are making are true and do not necessarily have to do with the milk as much as they have to do with the treatment of cows.
I gave up my nursing career to homeschool my two boys and help my husband with his business. My older son has medical issues and my younger son has autism. It has not been an easy road, but I know that my kids are getting what they need and I am able to help my husband make it through his day. A happy, healthy family is what motivates me to stick with it.
Thank you for this wonderfully helpful post! I have been having a dilemma with helping a family member without hurting their pride and this really gives me some great ideas about how to do that. One way I have already tried is collecting unwanted gift cards from friends and family and giving them to the struggling family member. They can either use them or sell them on a site like mercardi.com/home
I'm having trouble with motivation, but knowing I have a job right now when so many others don't keeps me going
Investing in my future
I actually really like my current job - it's interesting, not too overwhelming, keeps me busy, and I work with very nice people. But in past jobs that I really did NOT like, mostly the motivation was the money I was making for the time I could then spend with my family.
My failures motivate me because with them comes some of the best "teachable moments" and I am less ego-driven and more humble.
I do everything in honor of God. I told my boss that I do not do what I do to please her but I do what I do to honor God in that way I know that I can please the people I work for but do not limit myself to their standards. In otherwords: If I do a project for my boss then it would be possible to not do my best because of a stupid issue in my head. If I work to honor God then I have to give it my best.
Bob
I'd have to disagree with #2, though note I'm not a parent. In observing the nearly 20 kids in my family, I have noted that those who are asked "Do you want X?" instead of "You can have X or Y, pick?" in almost realm of life whether it be food or clothes or their next activity, do drastically better with the second scenario.
My wife's parents would serve last night's dinner to her for breakfast if she didn't finish it. I'm not entirely in that camp, but have found that we make kids lives overly complex by giving them choices they neither want nor need. They don't need to feel self-actualized by what they eat for dinner on a Tuesday night.
Right now, my main motivation is just to finish school and start becoming financially independent.
I have had to check a carry-on bag before when flying internationally due to it being over weight limits, but only when I am flying TO the US, never FROM the US.
If it's work - the money. School - the grade. A necessary evil like cleaning - blast some music and just keep telling myself to "get it over with!"
I like to look at all the positive that I have in my life to keep my motivated. No reason to dwell on the negative..
Making things fun is what motivates me tremendously. Therefore, if there's someone else there that I like or who acts a little friendly, I'll try making jokes or telling stories. If it's just me then I let myself daydream all sorts of fantasies.
In general, I'm motivated by remembering that what I do has consequences. If I'm around kids, they see what I do and often imitate my actions or at least assume that what I'm doing is okay. If I'm at work, the work I do reflects on my company, my group, my boss and myself. At the gym, I remember that if I continue to work hard the physical tasks in my life will be easier and there will be fewer negative consequences to eating that third cookie.
My biggest motivator is the well being and happiness of my children. My wife and I are divorcing after 20 years and although it's tough, keeping my kids pictures on my desk to look at all the time and remembering that I will be happier in the future and therefore they will as well is what keeps me moving forward. Day by day.
matt
Siobhan Magnus? I've never heard that name anywhere else. Very unique and beautiful. :)
Excuse my totally irrelevant comment. ;)
I don´t know. It all depends upon my mood. Sometimes a movie, sometimes a friend; mostly books and sometimes the Bible... The bible makes me change some behavoiurs, such as what I eat...
I am motivated by the pride i take in the finished product. I remind my self how great it will feel once the task is done!
People need to learn what money is, where it comes from, why the financial system is such a mess.
http://www.chrismartenson.com/crashcourse taught me everything in short, manageable videos, changed my life.
Well, this is not all the reasons. The taste is because of where and how they were grown. Lettuce, tomatoes, or anything grown in water generally tastes bad. There are teenagers around where I live that have never tasted a real tomato.