Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family [antikvár]

INTRODUCTION ^^ Whether it's with your kids, your spouse, parents, a relative, a ^ teenager, a sibling, or some combination of the above, chances are "family dynamics" are, at times, a littie difficult. The familiarity, inevitable habits, expectations, sacrifice, conflicting agendas, quirks, responsibility, and all sorts of other "family stuff" can contribute to a stressful environment. Plus, family members, perhaps more than almost anyone else, really know how to push our buttons! Add to the family dynamics all the responsibilities and annoyances around the home—bills, dishes, cleaning, expenses, piles of clutter, thin walls, yard work, phone calls, pets, neighbors, laundry, noise, upkeep, and so forth—and you've got yourself the makings of a nervous breakdown. Let's be honest. Being part of a family is a privilege and certainly rewarding, but it can also be a littie difficult, even when things are going well. If you want to have an effective, loving experience of family, you must learn to be patient and to not let the littie things drive you crazy and take over your life. There are certainly enough difficult things to deal with regarding family and home life. So, the truth is, if you sweat the small stuflF at home, you're probably setting yourself up to be a