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Women Olympians as Role Models
Since Title IX guaranteed equal funding for girls’ sports programs 40 years ago, we’ve seen the results in school, in the workplace and in women’s self-confidence. Studies have shown that girls who play sports in high school are more likely to do better in science classes, complete college, avoid substance abuse and join the workforce. And the more time they spend participating in team sports, the higher their self-esteem. Naturally, there has also been an effect on the playing fields. Now, for the first time in the history of the … Continue reading
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Tagged athletes, character strength, friendship, Gabby Douglas, games, gold medal, gratitude, London, loyalty, Marty Seligman, Olympics, positive psychology, resilience, support, Title 9, virtue, women
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olympics 2012: the year of the woman
History is always made at the Olympics. But for the first time, in 2012 London, women are represented on the Olympic team of all 205 national delegations. The three countries that have never had female athletes–Brunei, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia–each have them competing for the gold. Of course, winning is important. But with the competitors serving as role models for our children, strength of character and positive values really matters too. Aren’t we all eager to hear the athletes’ personal stories? Fortunately the same threads weave throughout–follow your heart, love … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 olympics, Brunei, character, female athletes, gratitude, london 2012, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, strength
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Get Ready to Refresh Your Marriage
If you’re new to this blog, scroll down to Monday and read the post about how to make a good marriage better. There you’ll find practical tips and links to get you off to a good start. And below are a few more ideas that may help: Ask for what you need. No one’s a mind reader. Sometimes, out of frustration or resentment, couples stop talking. Recommit to understanding each other’s anger or disappointment. If you meet halfway, you’ll both get more of what you want. Invest in your own … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, communication, disappointment, gratitude, happiness, marriage, positive reinforcement, relationships, resentment
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Attaining Happiness Without a Winning Lottery Ticket
Is happiness really as simple as a warm puppy? Stopping to smell the flowers? Or as materialistic as a winning lottery ticket? There have been scores of philosophers and theologians over the years attempting to define happiness and to identify its components. But recently Michael J. Fox, living with Parkinson’s for over 20 years put it more plainly: I really love being alive. I really love my family and my work. I love the opportunity I have to do things. That’s what happiness is. If you’re working to increase your … Continue reading
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Tagged achievement, engage, goal, gratitude, happiness, lottery, meaning, mindfulness, purpose, relationship, savor, strength, winner
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