I recently went skydiving for the first time. I'm a bit of an adrenaline junky so, I was excited, but, I was also terrified. Never have I felt more vulnerable in my life then when I was free falling from two-miles above the earth. But something crazy happens on the other side of that fear: peace.
Read MoreOften when our children act out we ask them why it happened. Why did they hit another person? Why are they throwing a tantrum? But the answer is simple: those things are easy and instinctual. Our default is what comes easiest to us. The question should not be why do we act out, but rather how do we not?
Read MoreWe are all different, with different schedules and goals. But I strongly believe we should all have a consistent, healthy morning routine. That first hour you are awake can easily dictate the entire day. The benefits can have a positive effect on every aspect of your life.
Read MoreTime is the most valuable thing we have in our lives, but we squander it away without giving it a second thought. Maybe you've done some light accounting late at night thinking to yourself, "where did that day go?". But that's like thinking about where your money is going after it's spent. By viewing our time as currency we're more likely to assign it more value. That's why it's important to account for your time. The same way you budget your money you should budget your time.
Read MoreHave you ever searched the entire house for your keys or glasses only to find they were in your hand or on your head? Ever logged onto your computer or phone with a specific task in mind only to find yourself scrolling through Facebook or Instagram 15 or 20 minutes later having forgotten your initial task?
If either of these scenarios sound familiar than you already know what it's like to struggle with mindfulness.
Read MoreLet's face it, the world needs better leaders. Whether it's in your house, at your job, in school, or in sports we need to become the leaders we long for. The good news is everything you need to know to be a great leader you learn from being a Dad.
Read MoreThis month here at the DadHab we're all about goal setting. But sometimes we don't want to set large goals because they seem too challenging and we don't know how to get started. With this exercise we show you how to take larger goals and break them down into more manageable tasks.
Read MoreThe more often we make excuses for ourselves the easier it is to make more and fall back into that sedentary lifestyle.
Read MoreAlthough it may seem like it, it's not a choice we make once. Commitment is a choice we make over and over again.
Read MorePeople commonly opt for the all or nothing philosophy: their “diet” is perfect…until it isn’t. When we have a bad meal, it tends to snowball to a day of poor eating. That day can easily lead to the wheels completely falling off. Don't let it happen!
Read MoreIn my experience, the simplest way to take control of time is by creating a daily “to do” list. Every morning I write down the few most important tasks needed to get done that day. Prioritize what really is most important. Try not to get overly ambitious: an over-stuffed list can be just as daunting and stressful as a scattered mind.
Read MoreMy mind is always racing, but it was nice to hear hers was too. I didn't share all that was going on in my head because I didn't want to burden her with it. I wanted to protect her from the swirling tornado of thoughts that goes on in there all the time. Okay, maybe not when I'm watching football, but heck she escapes into Grey's Anatomy. But I digress.
Read MoreLet me be the first to congratulate you. The hard part is over!
You're probably thinking, "That's awesome, but I haven't done anything."
Well, you'd be wrong!
Read MorePardon the army recruitment line, but here at The Dad Habit we're operating under the belief that you want to be all that you can be. After all, as corny as the slogan may sound, that IS what we want for our children. So, what better way to teach them than by being a living example.
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