My son, Tim, had been married less than a year when I asked him a question: “So, what have you discovered about marriage that you weren’t expecting?” I knew he’d have an answer. I was just a little surprised at the one he gave me. “How much fun it could be,” he said. “But also […]
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“Would You Like to Stop for Dinner?” (Why Simple Questions Go Wrong)
You’re driving home together at the end of a long, draining day. It’s almost dinnertime, and the thought of cooking feels impossible. So, you turn and ask, “Would you like to stop someplace for dinner?” “Not really,” comes the answer. That’s it. Two words. And suddenly the car feels a lot smaller. Didn’t they notice […]
Why Distractions Keep Winning – and a Simple, Powerful Way to Regain Focus
You want to know how to stay focused, but nothing seems to work. You go to the grocery store just to pick up milk. You walk out of the grocery store with chips that were on sale, cupcakes you saw on the clearance rack and your favorite cheese. But you forgot the milk. Or you […]