Nan's Calendar

by Nan Forehand, Statesville, NC

As I was going through some of my books this morning, I came across Don't Sweat The Small Stuff With Your Family written by Richard Carlson, Ph.D. I want to share some of the topics of the book with you. These things are important to remember, regardless of the number in your family. There are a total of 100 topics. I will select random topics today to give you a taste of the flavor of the book.

Set a positive emotional climate
Give yourself ten extra minutes
Buy something new, let something go
Allow "white space" in your calendar
Stop exchanging horror stories
Fill your home with evidence of love
Don't let money get you down
Let go of your expectations
When someone asks you how you are, don't emphasize how busy you are
Don't go to bed mad
Ask yourself "why should I be exempt from the rest of the human race?"
Keep in mind, as within, so without
Keep your "thought attacks" in check
Look for incremental improvement
Think of something you did right today
Discover simple pleasure
Be an example of peace
Express gratitude for your home
Treat your family members as if this were the last time you were going to see them
(this last one is from the Bible): Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It's the Golden Rule.

I remember the song Tim McGraw and Scotty McCreery sang together on the finale of American Idol a few weeks ago "Live like you were dying". Have a great day! I love you! Nan