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Creating A Strength-Based Life With Intentions, Not Resolutions
Happy New Year! For many people, the new year means a chance to create a resolution. The thing is, resolutions can often include a lot of shame.
Intentions, on the other hand, are built on affirmations and goals. Instead of making a resolution this year, I invite you to set intentions around building strength-based opportunities in your child’s life.
Here are a few tips on setting intentions:
1. Focus on the present. When setting intentions, framing the intention in the present tense is important. Doing things you already believe you can do is way easier than trying to achieve something in which you doubt yourself...
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