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I learned that we can do anything, but we cant do everything.. at least not at the same time. So think of your priorities not in terms of what activities you do, but when you do them. Timing is everything. Dan Millman As I lead in to todays Blog post, which I dedicate to my husband, who when I asked last night, Honey, what should I write about tomorrow? and he replied, Hmmm. I like Priorities, I loved his suggestion. I said, Like what? Like making your friends and family a priority? Like setting financial priorities? Like what? He replied again, Priorities.

Thirty years of marriage counseling and 25 years of a second marriage have convinced me that couples do not need to fight; they need to discuss. Married couples need to solve problems, and sometimes they need to disagree, but they don’t need to squabble, argue or bicker. Fights are dramatic, a dynamic that does not really help a discussion. If you have enough energy to create drama, you have more than enough to tone it down into a discussion. However, because social expectations and mythology are so strong (fighting is often glorified in films and on television as a sign of passion), many of my clients want guidelines for “fighting fair.” I’ve developed a set of Fair Fight Guidelines you may find helpful.

Has it been a while since youve had time to go to the spa? Does the idea of spending money on a massage or facial feel a little too indulgent with your familys current budget? The good news is you can create your own retreat at home. Take an afternoon or even an hour and transform your home, backyard, or a room into your own private get-away. Taking time for much-needed self-care is an important part of renewing your energy so you can be the best you can be, as a woman and a mother. Here are some simple suggestions for creating your own retreat at home: