31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 5 – Family Meal Time

Yesterday’s goal of a gentle and quiet spirit was eye-opening.  There were several times during the day that the kids called from the other end of the house and I answered automatically without a gentle and quiet spirit.  Then, in the instant after I would realize that I had not gone to my children to answer them directly.  So, throughout the day there was a sense of awareness that was not there before, and by the end of the day, I will say that I did much better!

And, I am still calling prospects on my list daily, as well as reading a little each day (I picked Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages to finish next – partly because it is on my Kindle and therefore, really easy to read a little while waiting for a child, etc.  I LOVE my Kindle!), and I’ve continued to cross things off the Master To Do List.

Today’s goal is also a personal goal, and that is to establish a consistent family meal time.  There is much research showing that having a family dinner has a positive effect on your family, and your children, in particular.  When my father-in-law was recently here for a visit, we had a family meal time every evening, and it was a wonderful experience.  So, in talking to my husband, we agreed to make this change.  Rather than eating at different times or eating in front of the TV, we will meet at the dinner table for a family dinner.  I’ve set 5:45 as a dinner time, and will work toward that.

Here’s to family bonding!  See you tomorrow!

To your success,

Dr. Laura