In business we are taught to "see the big picture" or work with a "heads up, heads down" approach. What it ultimately means is not to get so caught up in the daily grind of things, but instead take a step back and view things from a broader perspective. We can often get so distracted with our daily struggles that we don't find time to plan for the future or even see how we are doing on a larger scale. I encourage each of you to take time out of your day to consider the direction and goals of your family.
What do you and your spouse hope to accomplish? What are the most important things your children need to learn from you and are you on the right path for it? How can you create positive behaviors in your children coupled with the motivation for them to desire demonstrating good behavior? These are the kinds of bigger questions you need to consider regularly if you want the little things you do daily to have an impact.
In addition to planning, you'll need at least one day a week for a family meeting or family time. This should be open discussion time for you to really get a heartbeat or checkup on how you're doing as a family. How do your children feel about the way things are going? Did you feel good/bad about the previous week. These meetings can be difficult to squeeze in sometimes, but they are extremely helpful for many families.
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