Tag Archives: family

Connection

Posted on December 25, 2024 by msw blog

Which of the practices that you share do you think is the best one for fostering connection with others? Getting Away has a whole section on balancing your relationships. Stack your phones at dinner and be present with each other. Send … Continue reading →

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Social Rest

Posted on December 10, 2024 by msw blog

Just as you need the right combination of nutrients to feel nourished, social rest is all about having a healthy balance of solitude and social activities. “Make sure you have quiet spaces where you can be alone to engage in … Continue reading →

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Ornament Grinch

Posted on December 8, 2024 by msw blog

My mother-in-law loves quirky Christmas ornaments. Each year she gets my husband and I each at least one new ornament. My problem is that I love uniform ornaments and decorations. I want everything to match. I have the perfect set … Continue reading →

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Hostile Takeover

Posted on December 5, 2024 by msw blog

For the past 15 years, since our grandparents died, my mom and her sister have hosted all holidays, alternating years. For about the past five years, they have complained relentlessly about how they “do all the work,” and wonder aloud … Continue reading →

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Lending to Family or Friends?

Posted on November 29, 2024 by msw blog

DON’T lend money. Gift it DO create boundaries around whom you support DO offer other ways to help DON’T cosign a loan

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