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Evaluating Your Self Worth

Do you constantly focus on your weight, appearance or ability to perform in a negative manner? Are you always comparing yourself to other moms and coming to the conclusion that you suck at raising kids? Do you regularly dismiss compliments and continually find yourself checking with others before moving forward with projects or decisions as they relate to your home or family? If you answered “yes” to any of the aforementioned questions, you are not alone. A new study shows an increasing number of moms suffer from low self-esteem. In addition, researchers found that stay-at-home moms experience self-worth issues more … Continue reading →

Self-Esteem and The Job Search

I once heard about a sign on a church door that read: “Self-Esteem Group Meets Thursday Night. Use Back Door.” If this seems to represent a self-fulfilling prophesy, that’s because it does. The philosopher, René Descartes, was partially right when he said, “I think, therefore I am.” He just needed to amend it a bit for modern consumption so that it reads: “I think I can’t and so I can’t.” Self-esteem is a valued possession even when you are not looking for a job and that’s because it is not easy to come by. Women seem to have more of … Continue reading →

Your Child’s Name Could Impact His or Her Future

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Would a Rose, by any other name, smell just a sweet? Perhaps Rose’s parents would think so. They obviously have very positive associations with the name that brings to mind a beautiful flower. Other people may not look upon her name quite so favorably. Research suggests that a person’s name shapes the course of his or her life. Parents have so many factors to consider when choosing a name for a new baby. Should you name the baby after a relative? Would a name that is currently cool be a good idea? How about a name that reflects your family’s … Continue reading →

Praising Correctly

Who knew paying your child a compliment could be so damaging? According to researchers in the Netherlands, all praise is not created equal.  In fact, you may even harm your kid if you don’t applaud him properly. Oh, the horror! Scientists at Utrecht University claim certain types of praise have the ability to sabotage self-esteem in children with fragile egos.  The researchers categorize effort-based praise as the good type of praise and personal praise as its evil twin. For example, if your child scores a touchdown during his school football game and you shout out:  “You are the most awesome … Continue reading →

Finding the True Meaning of Christmas

My 8-year-old has a severe case of the Christmas gimmies.  Unfortunately, I have myself to blame for her very unmerry malady. Whereas I am by no means showering the kid with pre-holiday presents, I haven’t been doing a very good job focusing on the “reason for the season” either. I’ve been swept into the chaotic tsunami that is the month of December.  Gifts to buy, wrap and mail; cookies to bake, decorate and distribute; cards to take photos for, write and stamp; and the list goes on and on. As a parent, it’s easy to get caught up in the … Continue reading →

Harry Potter….good for mental health?

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Sounds silly, right? Since this is a blog I figured I don’t have to be serious ALL the time. But really, I am serious. You could replace Harry Potter with a variety of things; “Twilight”, “Stark Trek”, “iPads”, “Oakland Raiders” – anything that creates passion and allows for group experiences. The experience is similar….utter bliss. Sure there is a geek/nerd vibe to this, but one cannot doubt the validity of the claim that being a part of a group of people who love something passionately brings happiness and a sense of belonging. Although I personally missed the Harry Potter boat … Continue reading →

Beware Frauds in Fitness

The hardest part about the fitness industry today is that there are so many get slim quick schemes out there. They apply the same logic and marketing to these get thin fast products as they do to the get rich quick scheme. The simple truth is if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I bring this up, honestly, because of a Doctor Who episode that aired here a few weeks ago. The episode involved a company called Adipose Industries. They developed a little blue pill that people who were overweight could take and it would make … Continue reading →

Helping From Behind the Scenes

As my children get older, the role I play is much more “support” than it is center stage. More and more, I find that my parenting is happening behind the scenes and sometimes, they are not even really aware that I am involved… This support role is not always easy for those parents who prefer to be stage front and center. If you have let your own self worth and self esteem get wrapped up in your child’s activities over the years, then when your role starts to change and/or diminish, it can be a bit traumatic. You might be … Continue reading →

Padding the Resume

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Last week, our stake held a career workshop. One of our stay-at-home moms came back revitalized. She confessed that she had always been nervous about jobhunting because she felt her resume to be weak. After the workshop, she realized her many strengths, proven both at home and at church. Although many of us reading this are called to be stay-at-home moms, there are times that mothers enter the workplace. We may take jobs when our children are grown, or we may have the task of supporting our family thrust upon us by the divorce, death, or disablement of our spouse. … Continue reading →

Your Ward Employment Specialist

Are you out of work? Or are you considering pursuing a new career field? If so you should take advantage of the ward employment specialist. This person has been specifically called to help ward members find work. This is a wonderful service that is available to every member of the church. The ward employment specialist usually compiles a list of available jobs in the area. If you have any specific skills or talents you may want to mention them to the ward employment specialist, so that he can keep an eye out for your specific job qualifications and help. He … Continue reading →