Everyone is too busy today. I was too busy once. After divorce, a stroke and being forced to retire I have plenty of time now. My kids are grown with families of their own. They like most Americans are often too busy.
Too Busy? Doing what? Working? TV? Music? Games? Internet?
These are all escapes from life's challenges. Work, yes, bear in mind when you are doing everything possible to advance your career that most employers will get rid of you if: you make a mistake; you become a problem; you are not producing enough; or they are cutting costs. Your family is for life, Nothing changes that!
Your family will forgive your mistakes and problems. They will adapt to cutting costs and you not producing enough. They probably will not like these things but they love you, so they won‘t get rid of you. You as a family can get through anything, Any Thing!
Let’s rethink where we spend most of our time and move family up the priority list ahead of work. The benefits are unbeatable, love, kindness, caring & friendship. Imagine your spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings and parents in a good mood. You will want to come home and, enjoy weekends. Share everything with them.
How? Communication, listen and talk with everyone in your family. But, No more buts. Don’t use the words "but, should, could or would" again. These are big goals. Start slow, a little bit at a time. Do things everyone can do, not just TV. Home life and time with your family will become fun and enjoyable.
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