Merry Christmas from Jay & Laura!
The year has come to an end for Jay and Laura, and with this last Vlog they are going to add the last Christmas Tradition to the trio.
Have a very Merry Christmas, from Jay & Laura.
The Christmas Episodes, Vol. 1
This week begins a three part series on Christmas to round out 2011 with Jay and Laura. Have you been paying attention to the word of the month each and every month? If so, you may have a chance to WIN!
Three Simple Keys to reduce Christmas…..STRESS!
Is the Christmas season starting to STRESS you out? Well considering this blog normally goes out on Tuesday and it’s now Wednesday, I’d say the answer in the Laffoon household is YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!
So how do you reduce the STRESS normally associated with the Christmas season? Here are three simple keys to reduce Christmas stress.
First, maintain your HEALTH! Nothing stresses us out more than tight fitting clothes from too much holiday fudge. Remember to enjoy the fun food but eat it in moderation. Also, even though it’s a busy time of year do not forget to get enough rest and exercise. Good sleep and regular exercise can help you keep a clear mind and reduce the amount of “over-thinking” this time of year brings.
Second, maintain your RELATIONSHIPS! Remember that Christmas is about celebrating Christ’s birth so keep in touch with HIM first and foremost. Stay grounded in the Word and in Prayer during this season and see how your relationships will flourish. When we keep Christ first HE helps us see the importance of the key relationships we have at home, work and church.
Finally maintain your PRIORITIES! The busyness of this season can often fog our perception of what is and isn’t important. Remember to stay connected with your spouse on the important decisions this season. SET BOUNDARIES together as to what you will and will not say agree to do. Those boundaries will help keep the “good” things away that will allow you to focus on the “great”!
Here’s to a stress free Christmas!
Blessings~
Jay and Laura
Re-air: The Marriage Missionaries!
This is a Re-Air of last month’s expert interview with The Marriage Missionaries. The final word of the month is “An”!
Three Simple Keys to Raising the Happiest Kids on the Planet!
And our final installment…
Key #3. Begin with the End in Mind!
In his highly successful book 7 Habits of Highly Successful People Dr. Stephen R. Covey says we must “Begin with the End in Mind”. This is a highly effective key in raising happy kids. We must stop long enough in our fast paced lives to think about the end and work our way back to today.
Think about your “golden years” in terms of your relationships. When your children and grand children and great grandchildren gather at your home for a holiday celebration, what do you want that celebration to look and feel like? If we want a home full of joy and happy relationships we must model that happiness today!
One of our favorite quotes is: “We must become the change we want to see in the world.” – Mohandas Gandhi
Bottom line? If we want to raise the happiest kids on the planet we must first choose to be happy ourselves!
Blessings~
Jay & Laura
