How to Feed Your Courage and Starve Your Fear

How to Feed Your Courage and Starve Your Fear

ByLarry Hagner

We can’t out run stress. It’s simply a fact of our daily lives. The idea that we “eliminate” stress from our life sounds great, but that means cutting out the parts that are most meaningful. Think about it: the parts of our lives that make us who we really are come from areas that bring stress: our work, our kids, our significant others. These aren’t “bad” stressors, but they are part of our lives. It’s not a matter of cutting these areas out, but a matter of how we handle them.

Five Ways to Make Sure Your Family Stays Connected

Five Ways to Make Sure Your Family Stays Connected

ByLarry Hagner

You know your family. You know your spouse’s trigger points, what’s going on with their day and what bothers them. You know what is going on in your kids’ lives: their friends, their favorite activities, their sensitivities. Whoa-wait-do you? When is the last time you sat down and really listened, or scheduled an activity together and really made quality time?