If you could use one word to define 2020, what word would you choose? According to the Collins Dictionary, they chose “lockdown” as the word of the year. I’m sure there are many words we could use to define 2020. However, as a family coach and someone who works with many couples and parents, I would use the word “drift.” Did you know if the nose of an airplane … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Marriage Detox
A couple of years ago, my wife and I moved into a new home we purchased in Lake Nona. To our surprise, the previous homeowners had left a garage full of chemicals and toxic waste, like spray cans, old and new paint, gasoline cans, etc. The garbage truck wouldn't take any of it when we attempted to set it out for them to pick up. They left us a note informing us what to do with … [Read more...]
Family Shift: How to Create a Healthy Family Culture
One of my all-time favorite quotes is by the legendary speaker and author Zig Ziglar. He said, “It’s just as difficult to reach a destination you don’t have as it is to come back from a place you’ve never been.” In other words, how can you arrive at your preferred destination or desired outcome if you don’t know where you’re going? The same is true for your marriage and … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Power of Personality
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. Did you know there is not a single person like you? Every one of us is completely different from anyone else. Even identical twins are different in countless ways. You are the only one that has your thumbprint, voiceprint, handprint, footprint, heartbeat, DNA, personality, and personal experiences that are unique to you. You … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Power of Commitment
Have you ever tried to get out of a cell phone contract? On average, it will cost you $350 to walk away from your contract. If you walk away from your mortgage agreement with your bank, it will cost you seven years on your credit report. Here’s what’s crazy! You can surf the internet and find online legal advertisements promoting quick, easy and hassle-free divorce options … [Read more...]