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Do you think you have an impact on others?  The truth is we impact everyone around us every day—both positively and negatively.

We can make a huge difference if we become more intentional about having a positive impact on others. Those who go through their lives focused on themselves and their own needs never realize the immense power they have.

Even something as simple as opening a door for a stranger may put that person in a better mood and possibly change their interactions with others. Many people don’t see the full extent of the impact they make because one action can set off a chain reaction that reaches far beyond the starting point.

The holidays are a joyous season to celebrate with family for many people, yet for others, the gloomy weather, stress, busy schedules, financial pressures, and family expectations can trigger symptoms of anxiety and depression—commonly called the holiday blues.

This may be surprising to some people who consider the holidays the happiest time of the year, rarely noticing a friend or loved one that may be dealing with the holiday blues.

In today's society, so many of us feel that children are growing up with unhealthy values and unproductive attitudes. Children and teens are sometimes viewed as self-centered—seldom thinking about others in their family or community. While there are many factors that contribute to their behaviors and beliefs, there are ways to guide and positively affect their belief systems and develop a closer relationship in the process.

Children often develop a self-centered view toward the world either through observation and/or lack of exposure to helping others. As parents, have we ever really looked at ourselves as being a source of unproductive, self-centered modeling?