PERSPECTIVE AND HOW WE REACT IS TRULY 90% OF LIFE!!!

I found the article shown below very important for 2020 and significantly beneficial for everyone!

Dr. Randy Schroeder, author of SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS: Practical Skills And Tools That Build A Strong SATISFYING RELATIONSHIP

IMAGINE YOUR WERE BORN IN 1900

On your 14th birthday, World War I starts, and ends on your 18th birthday. 22 million people perish in that war.

Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until your 20th birthday. 50 million people die from it in those two years. Yes, 50 million.

On your 29th birthday, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment hits 25%, the World GDP drops 27%. That runs until you are 33.

The country nearly collapses along with the world economy.

When you turn 39, World War II starts. You aren’t even over the hill yet. And don’t try to catch your breath. 

On your 41st birthday, the United States is fully pulled into WWII. Between your 39th and 45th birthday, 75 million people perish in the war.

At 50, the Korean War starts. 5 million perish.

At 55 the Vietnam War begins and doesn’t end for 20 years. 4 million people perish in that conflict.

On your 62nd birthday you have the Cuban Missile Crisis, a tipping point in the Cold War. Life on our planet, as we know it, should have ended. Great leaders prevented that from happening.

When you turn 75, the Vietnam War finally ends.

Think of everyone on the planet born in 1900. 

How do you survive all of that?

When you were a kid in 1985 and didn’t think your 85 year old grandparent understood how hard school was.

And how mean that kid in your class was.  Grandparents surely couldn’t understand your hardships!  

Yet those born in 1900 survived through everything listed above and more, since during parts of their lives there were no treatments or cures for bacterial infections, polio, diabetes and cancer, among other diseases.  

And unlike today, during the Spanish Flu pandemic for example, the rapid development of sophisticated diagnostic tests, treatments and a vaccine were unthinkable.  

Perspective is an amazing art, refined as time goes on, and enlightening like you wouldn’t believe. 

Let’s try and keep things in perspective.

——Author unknown

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ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP GOAL FOR EVERYONE!!!

Even during a crisis, "there is a time for everything," including time each day for both maintaining and strengthening relationships through positive words and actions.

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TOP CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE BOOK!!!

SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS: Practical Skills And Tools That Build A Strong SATISFYING RELATIONSHIP was included in the roundup of “Top Christian Books You Must Read Before Marriage.”  Shown below is the link. 

https://boove.co.uk/top-christian-books-you-must-read-before-marriage/ 

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MARRIAGE PODCAST: THE DEBBIE CHAVEZ SHOW

I pray that you and your family are healthy and doing well! Hopefully, by God’s grace, this virus will be over in a few weeks.  We all need to continue to pray for our leaders and health care providers that they will be blessed with wisdom and strength to solve this COVID-19 problem.

Shown below is a link to a Marriage Podcast that I did with Debbie Chavez.  I pray that this podcast will benefit your marriage and relationships.

https://thedebbiechavezshow.com/2020/03/19/simple-habits-for-a-happy-marriage-podcast/

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IDEAS FOR COUPLE WHILE AT HOME

I pray that you and your family are healthy and doing well! I think it is important to make a masterpiece of each day through various methods even in the midst of this COVID crisis.

Three weeks ago I wrote two articles for LOVE ENGINEER,  Simple Ways to Connect With Your Partner Each Day, Even When Life Gets in the Way and How to Manage Finances Together When Only Spouse Works.  For those of you who are married, the Simple Ways to Connect With Your Partner Each Day has quite a few ideas that can be utilized in your home during this COVID crisis.  Shown below are links to the two articles.

http://loveengineer.com/connect-with-your-partner/

http://loveengineer.com/money-and-marriage/

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BE ENCOURAGED BY GOD'S PEACE AND PRESENCE!!!

Psalm 46:1 states, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Our lives are filled with challenges BUT almighty God strengthens and upholds us every second of each day! All our prayers have God’s divine and perfect answers! TODAY, WE CAN ENJOY BEING CONFIDENT IN GOD!!!

You may also want to revisit my blog post on March 18 — FIFTEEN WAYS TO BE MENTALLY STRONG DURING THIS VIRUS CHALLENGE.

I really appreciate so many of you purchasing SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS: Practical Skills And Tools That Build A Strong SATISFYING RELATIONSHIP.  I would be honored and delighted if you would consider doing a favor and review my book.  Will you please post a review of 100 to 400 words on amazon.com and/or goodreads.com?  Shown below are seven questions that may help with your review along with four other reviews already posted on Amazon and Goodreads. 

1.       What did you like most about Simple Habits for Marital Happiness?

2.       Why will this book really make a difference for marital satisfaction?

3.       Did Simple Habits for Marital Happiness cover the content as described?

4.       What one Simple Habit from the book really benefited you the most?

5.       What do you wish the author would have done differently?

6.       How does it compare to other marriage books?

7.       What other marital problems do you wish Simple Habits for Marital Happiness addressed?

5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical Book for Every Couple

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020

Dr. Schroeder’s book is a remarkable collection of short, pithy articles that help one deal with close, personal relationships. The focus is on strengthening the marital relationship. The book is best read in sections that speak to issues with which a couple might be working. I have read numerous marital self-help books that don’t really help one focus on the essentials of building a relationship. Dr. Schroeder speaks to every essential issue all couples have. It is written from a solid Christian perspective and comes via many decades of clinical experience. It’s a book that can help couples work on a troubled relationship or can help couples make a good relationship better. Dr. Schroeder, indeed, gives the reader, “Practical skills and Tools that Build a Strong and Satisfying Relationship.” 

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Habits for Marital Happiness

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2020

This is a book everyone needs to read. It is easy to understand and has a lot of pointers on how to change your bad habits into good habits to help strengthen your marriage. 

5.0 out of 5 stars by Kayla

Whether you are engaged and planning your life together, newly-weds, or have been married for thirty years, the lessons in Randall Schroeder's Simple Habits For Marital Happiness (ISBN: 978-1633571754) can help you have a strong, satisfying relationship. Schroeder teaches 90 lessons that span seven chapters. The seven chapters deal with the following themes: forgiveness, strengthening the martial bond through commitment and closeness, the importance of enhancing emotional and spiritual oneness, communication, protecting and "guarding" your relationship, respectful disagreement discussions and keeping the "bond of peace," and financial harmony.

Each lesson can be read in roughly 5 minutes, so they can easily be woven into daily reading for couples to grow together. Even after reading through one time, readers will want to revisit the lessons again and again to develop healthy habits within their marriage. The lessons in chapter three, Habits That Promote Spiritual and Emotional Closeness, provide important foundational lessons. For example, it is important to pour into each on a daily basis. Each day, spouses should fill each other's cups through respectful dialogue. Through pouring into one another's cups, or pumping water into their water towers, it decreases tension and increases emotional closeness. 

Emotional closeness is a large theme within the book. Emotional closeness is achieved through various words and actions including appreciation and public praise, "quick connects," "date your mates," laughing together (but never at each other's expense), politeness, and healthy habits for communication, guarding your relationship, and financial harmony.

5.0 out of 5 stars by Kelly

Overall, Schroeder's Simple Habits For Marital Happiness is a fantastic guidebook for couples and individuals looking to grow in their relationships.

This is not your typical quick tips for a better marriage type of book. This is very deep and in-depth to strengthen the bond of husband and wife. Highly recommend for any couples looking to continue building a solid relationship with each other.

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SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS – Practical Skills and Tools That Build a Strong SATISFYING RELATIONSHIP will make a nice gift for married friends, children, grandchildren, parents, and other family members. 

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Fifteen Ways To Be Mentally Strong During This Virus Challenge

Fifteen Ways To Be Mentally Strong During This Virus Challenge

1.         START YOUR DAY WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE.  Every morning, whether little or big, find three things you are grateful for in life. 

2.         START YOUR DAY WITH POSITIVE SELF-TALK. Positive self-talk provides self-confidence and energy to enjoy each minute of the day.  A great self-talk statement is, “I can and I will today with everything I do!” 

3.         COMMUNICATE WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE.  Positive individuals have a healthy outlook on life even in the midst of challenges like COVID-19. Positive individuals are encouraging, upbeat and think about possibilities, rarely focusing on negativity.  Plus, positive people will bring out the best in you, not increase stress within you! 

4.         GREAT NEWS! YOU HAVE COPING METHODS FROM PAST CRISES.  Think of past personal or societal crises.  Identify what you thought, said, or did to cope and handle those crises and implement those coping skills and tools today. 

5.         LIFE CAN AND WILL CHANGE VERY QUICKLY.  Nothing lasts forever.  This virus is serious BUT THIS TOO WILL PASS!!!  The clouds always blow by and the sun will shine again! 

6.         DON’T TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE BIG PICTURE.  Life is a video not a photograph.  This challenge will probably last three to four months BUT it is not our life story nor is it the United States life story.  The United States will rebound just like after 9-11 and you will rebound again as well.   

7.         ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR DREAMS AND FOCUS DAILY ON YOUR GOALS.  This virus challenge is only a temporary setback in life so keep setting powerful goals that are achievable.  Daily take small steps toward your minor and major goals!

8.         MAKE SLEEP A PRIORITY.  Attaining enough sleep helps make you mentally tough.  When you are fully rested you are more focused on solutions and also more energized for the day. 

9.         POSITIVE BOOKS, PODCASTS, MUSIC, ETC.  Read or listen to books that can positively impact your mind and listen to podcasts or music that will lift your emotions not drag them down.  Don’t let any negative be planted in your mind!

10.       FREQUENTLY LAUGH.  Perhaps have a laughter night with comedy TV shows or movies.  Laughter is free and removes stress from daily living. 

11.       BE A CAN-DO, TAKE ACTION PERSON. A crisis often creates emotional paralysis.  Action conquers fear!!!  Look this fear or any fear straight in the face and take action today with relationships and activities.  Always stay in the present and focus on what is within your control. 

12.       DON’T BE A NEWS JUNKIE.  Go on a “news fast” for a period of time because news primarily concentrates on various forms of negativity.  In addition, the news often makes you feel the world is headed downhill fast. 

13.       EXERCISE.  The greatest combatant to stress is exercise.  When you exercise do it outside in the fresh air.  Walking outside allows for social distancing and at the same time makes a huge difference in your emotional well-being. 

14.       TAKE A SHOWER EVERY MORNING.  A morning shower seems to wash away negative emotions and can help jumpstart your day.  A “splash” of cold water to your head at the end of a shower can also provide a positive shock to your mood. 

15.       MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Always remember, life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.  TODAY YOU CAN AND YOU WILL HAVE POSITIVE REACTIONS TO THIS CHALLENGE!!!

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SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS – Practical Skills and Tools That Build a Strong SATISFYING RELATIONSHIP will make a nice gift for married friends, children, grandchildren, parents, and other family members. 

https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Habits-Marital-Happiness-Relationship/dp/1633571750  

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BOOK SIGNING: Sat. March 14 at Barnes & Noble, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Dr. Randy Schroeder Book Signing!

BARNES & NOBLE, 14790 Greyhound Plaza, Carmel

Saturday March 14, 2020 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Author Signing (Religion & Inspiration)
Instead of talking about marriage generalities, this book gives all the precise, practical answers necessary for achieving a satisfying relationship. And the implementation of just one healthier habit often makes the difference between marital happiness and divorce.

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SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS – Practical Skills and Tools That Build a Strong SATISFYING RELATIONSHIP, released March 16, 2020 on Amazon - 

https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Habits-Marital-Happiness-Relationship/dp/1633571750  will make a nice gift for married friends, children, grandchildren, parents, and other family members. 

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ARTICLE in LOVE ENGINEER

I am very excited to announce that my article, How To Manage Finances Together When Only One Spouse Works, was in LOVE ENGINEER today.  Shown below is the link.

 http://loveengineer.com/money-and-marriage/ 

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Podcast: Communicate Wisely With Your Spouse

On Monday, March 2 , I did an interview with Sean Romero on the FAITHFULLY LED podcast. Following is the link for the podcast. https://anchor.fm/faithfullyled/episodes/Communicate-wisely-with-your-Spouse-with-Dr--Randy-Schroeder-eb8v7f

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