EP 105 | Ever Feel the Struggle of When to SAY YES OR NO to Family Decisions? 5 Questions Our Family Asks to Stay True to Our Family Values

“Our decisions have been made because of 2 main things: our family values & our season of life. Although we stay true to our values, our seasons change.”

When it's time to make family decisions -whether it's about kids' activities or summer camps or work load or extracurriculars or volunteering (I mean, the list goes on and on, right??)- it can be difficult to know what to say yes or no to and if we are going to hurt or benefit our family with these decisions. Today we're talking about 5 easy questions you can ask yourself when it comes to making decisions and being sure they line up with your family values so you don't compromise what your family stands for and the goal you are reaching for to stay strong. 

Let's grow,

Jennifer 

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE!

• We can’t expect to see fruits without the work of planting the seeds.

• Make your family decisions based on your family values and also your season of life.

  • Seasons change within your own family so one decision you made for one child or one season may be different for another child or another circumstance of life.

  • Always make your decision to stay consistent with your family values.

• Ask these 5 Questions using the graphic organizer taught in this week’s episode:

  • What is going to leave me with the least amount of regret?

  • Know what you are called to and don’t force it.

  • Am I trading my happiness for someone else’s?

  • Live like no one else now so you can live like no one else later.

  • Pray, pray, and pray some more.

Final Togather™ Thought…

As you begin making decisions around family activities, kids’ extracurriculars, and work schedules this summer, keep these 5 questions very close to your decision making.

Ask yourself and the kids, are you doing these things because they stay true to your family values or because you have FOMO or because of something else? Be honest, be strong, and be confident in the decisions you make for your family in this season.