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Give children the facts so they know what to expect.

Are you a parent who encourages your child to try new things, such as learning how to play the piano, the guitar, Taekwondo, hockey, speed skating, swimming, typing, etc.?

Do your kids choose what they want to try or do you? This is very important because the incentive to overcome obstacles starts when new endeavors are their choice. This helps them stay motivated regardless of sore muscles, sore fingers, fatigue, or temporary setbacks.

Life is built on routines. It’s easy to go years—or even decades—without consciously assessing what’s working and what’s not. As a result, many of us are surrounded by people, obligations, objects, and habits that aren’t exactly making our lives better (far from it!).

Well, no more. With a new year upon us, it’s the perfect time to take a fresh look at your daily existence—and drop all the dead weight that’s holding you back.

Overall, Americans are just plain exhausted—and it isn’t surprising. Society tells us (not very subtly, either) that we need to perform to a certain standard, look a certain way, weigh a certain number, make a certain amount of money and much more. Too bad that "perfect" lifestyle is impossible to achieve. Nobody can do it all, all of the time. So when you inevitably take on too much and allow one of the plates you’re juggling to drop, you end up disappointed, tired, and miserable. Case in point: How are your New Year’s resolutions faring? Chances are, they’ve already fallen by the wayside and you’re feeling like a failure.