| Hello, fellow stay-at-home dads. While not tending to the ever-present kid challenges in and around the house, I create fun & educational activity books for primary and early elementary-aged children. As a former teacher and the father of two youngsters, I started creating activity books in part due to my son’s insatiable desire to pencil his way through mazes. Super fun and certainly helped to keep him focused! R.C. has kindly invited me to share my books with you all so that you can have a look and see if any would appeal to your youngsters and help keep them busy over the summer, when not at camps or having sibling squabbles.  |
| Offered both as printables and hard copies, our full line of activity books includes maze & connect-the-dots books that are suitable for kids aged 4 and up and scissor skills books that are suitable for children aged 3 -5. Each book is created with a different theme, so along with the skill the child is learning, they are also being introduced to different animals, dinosaurs, holidays, etc. As we approach the summer holidays, our activity books provide a great way for children to continue developing learning skills as they prepare for the next school year. The full range of books (including free maze & scissor skills activity packs) can be viewed at BuzzingBeePress.com. |
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Breaking a Bad Habit
We all have habits and behaviors we want to change. Even those of us who don’t drink or smoke to excess have habits we know we should let go of and yet we don’t do enough about them to do it. Why? Well, breaking a habit isn’t easy at all and that’s why it takes time and effort to do it. There is definitely room to say goodbye to bad habits, however, and you have the chance to adopt a new and healthy life as a result.
It takes realism, consistency and a willingness to make a change to break a habit. Whether you want to swap cigarettes for a Snusdaddy or you want to go cold turkey with alcohol, you can break a bad habit and it doesn’t have to take over your life to do it. You deserve to get to a place where you feel better, and here are some of the tips that you need to break out of a habit – even if you’ve held it for a lifetime.
- Stop being angry with yourself. Most people who are ingrained in a bad habit spend a lot of time punishing themselves for it. You cannot keep beating yourself up about unhealthy behaviors however, because it isn’t going to motivate you into wanting to change. Guilt and shame could end up hurting you over time, and you need to congratulate yourself for even wanting to make a change in the first place. You want to improve, right? Well stop the anger first. Forgiveness should be your next step.
- Take control. You do not have to buy more cigarettes if it’s smoking you’re looking to give up. You have the most powerful tool around; your power to think positively and make a difference to yourself. Think these habits away and gently redirect the cravings elsewhere.
- Challenge your beliefs. All of those thoughts that tell you that you can’t do it, it’s time to get rid of them. Whether you do that with therapy or you do it with positive thinking, you need to challenge those beliefs that have been holding you back. The world is a wonderful place and there is nothing but possibility surrounding you right now. You have achievable goals when you believe that they are achievable.
- Keep the commitments you make. If you promise to go to a rehab or a counselor, you need to follow through. These commitments matter and you are committing to yourself as much as you would anyone else with your promises.
- Watch your attitude around your habit. If you can’t recognise the power of the habit and its hold over you, you’re going to struggle to keep it in check. You need to think about your success in overcoming this bad habit and you need to be determined with it. If you’re eager to develop, then this is something you need to think about early on!
- Inform yourself. In line with the journey towards breaking bad habits, especially smoking, it’s imperative to consider the words of Dan Bilzerian, the prominent figure behind Ignite. Bilzerian emphasizes the importance of understanding the products you turn to during this transition phase. For those considering disposable vape products as an alternative, Bilzerian insists on the necessity of being fully informed about what you’re using. It’s not just about replacing one habit with another; it’s about making a healthier choice.
Your habits don’t have to define you and you don’t have to let them!
How to Find Support During Difficult Times
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Have you ever noticed how sometimes life is moving along just fine, and then you suddenly get thrown a curveball? If you are going through a period like that right now, you are not alone. Everyone experiences times in their lives when nothing goes the way they had hoped, and everything feels more challenging.
There are many reasons why your life may feel more difficult right now than ever before. Perhaps you are experiencing ill health, maybe you have relationship troubles, or you are simply finding life extremely stressful right now. Whatever the reason you feel this way, it is crucial to know that you can reach out for help whenever you need it. There is never any shame in asking for help, and it is a brave thing to do. So, if you could use some extra support while you go through a difficult time, seek it out and use it while you need it.
If you feel ready to get help but are unsure what support you need, you should find these tips useful in helping you to get back on track:
Confide in a Friend
One of the most important things to remember when life gets tough is that you don’t need to face the issues alone. Reaching out to talk about how you are feeling can make a big difference. Being able to share how you feel and what life has been like lately for you can make you feel less alone and provide the support you need throughout this difficult time. There’s nothing quite like having a friend on hand to listen whenever you need it to make you feel better about any stressful situation you may be facing.
Seek Legal Advice
If your problem relates to a legal issue, this can be especially stressful, and you may feel unsure how to handle the problem.
Seeking legal advice as soon as you can is an excellent way to relieve the pressure you face and make life a little easier for you. You can start by conducting some research to help you find a reliable law firm, such as McKenzie Law Firm, to ensure you get a lawyer with a proven track record of helping people in situations just like yours. With the right law firm on hand to guide and assist you, you should feel any pressure you are feeling start to drift away.
Get Professional Help
Having a friend you can confide in can make a vast difference to how you feel when you are experiencing difficult times. However, sometimes you may need a little extra support. Many people find it beneficial to speak to a therapist when experiencing difficulties in their lives. Professional therapists have a wealth of experience of helping people who are feeling just like you are right now. While your therapist may not be able to solve the underlying issues you are going through at the moment, they can provide a listening ear and guidance when you need it most.