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Context is key when it comes to staying motivated toward long-term goals
We've all felt the pull of immediate rewards over long-term goals. When it comes to working today for a reward tomorrow, it helps to put things into context.Ekaterina Pokrovsky/Shutterstock
One cool thing about being a parent is that your children occasionally help you to see something in an entirely new light.
This happened to me not long ago, when our daughter became quite upset after I asked her to clean up. She wanted to keep playing, so she got angry at me and said a few unkind words.
Mike Donghia
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Mike Donghia and his wife, Mollie, blog at This Evergreen Home where they share their experience with living simply, intentionally, and relationally in this modern world. You can follow along by subscribing to their twice-weekly newsletter.
