Several years ago, I wrote an article about <a style="color: #e69809;" href= "https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/gratitude-part-1/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">the importance of gratitude</a>. I'm posting it again because this is the season when we think about expressing gratitude. However, I hope it helps you take some daily actions that move you to think about what you are <a style= "color: #e69809;" href= "https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/gratitude-part-2-ten-tools-to-greater-gratitude/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">grateful for every day</a>. Join me as I share the story of the Turbo Pickle and other ways that gratitude changed my life. My story may change yours.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Several years ago, I wrote an article about &lt;span style= "color: #e69809;"&gt;&lt;a style="color: #e69809;" href= "https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/gratitude-part-1/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;the importance of gratitude&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt; I'm posting it again because this is the season when we think about expressing gratitude. However, &lt;strong&gt;I hope it helps you take some daily actions that move you to think about what you are &lt;span style="color: #e69809;"&gt;&lt;a style= "color: #e69809;" href= "https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/gratitude-part-2-ten-tools-to-greater-gratitude/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;grateful for every day&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join me as I share the story of the Turbo Pickle and other ways that gratitude changed my life. My story may change yours. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Value of Expressing Gratitude

In an article I wrote in September 2024, titled <a style="color: #e69809;" href= "https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/a-five-year-lesson/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">The Five-Year Lesson</a>, I detailed how I transitioned from not nurturing relationships to consistently engaging in them. In the latter half of 2025, I've experienced the wisdom of that five-year lesson. I'm glad I listened to God and myself and took some challenging steps, even though it seemed like just another thing on my very full plate. Join me as I share what has happened and how even though things can't be perfect, they can be wonderful!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In an article&lt;/strong&gt; I wrote in September 2024, &lt;strong&gt;titled&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style= "color: #e69809;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a style="color: #e69809;" href= "https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/a-five-year-lesson/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;The Five-Year Lesson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;I detailed how I transitioned from not nurturing relationships to consistently engaging in them.&lt;/strong&gt; In the latter half of 2025, I've experienced the wisdom of that five-year lesson. &lt;strong&gt;I'm glad I listened to God and myself and took some challenging steps, even though it seemed like just another thing on my very full plate.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join me as I share what has happened and how even though things can't be perfect, they can be wonderful!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We Can't Stop Our Lives, But We Can Invite Others In

This week, I had an experience that brought to mind the importance of letting our kids know, daily, that we see them and that they matter. It brought back many memories of families I have worked with, parents I have mentored, and the huge impact I've seen when <a style="color: #e69809;" href= "https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/we-dont-understand-do-we/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">moms and dads learn to 'see' their kids</a> during the mundane moments of every day. <a style="color: #e69809;" href="https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/we-all-lean-into-love/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A universal human need is to matter</a>, especially to those we love. We can all satisfy this need for others, especially in our families, in simple ways. When our children or others we cross paths with feel seen, it builds confidence and strengthens a sense of self-worth. It brings moments of joy. But what does it mean to see someone? I experienced this kind of 'seeing' this week. Join me as I share what happened and how you can share it with your family.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This week, I had an experience that brought to mind the importance of letting our kids know, daily, that we see them and that they matter.&lt;/strong&gt; It brought back many memories of families I have worked with, parents I have mentored, and the huge impact I've seen when &lt;span style= "color: #e69809;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a style="color: #e69809;" href= "https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/we-dont-understand-do-we/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;moms and dads learn to 'see' their kids&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; during the mundane moments of every day.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #e69809;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a style="color: #e69809;" href="https://www.maryannjohnsoncoach.com/we-all-lean-into-love/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;A universal human need is to matter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;/span&gt; especially to those we love. &lt;strong&gt;We can all satisfy this need for others, especially in our families, in simple ways.&lt;/strong&gt; When our children or others we cross paths with feel seen, &lt;strong&gt;it builds confidence and strengthens a sense of self-worth. It brings moments of joy.&lt;/strong&gt; But what does it mean to see someone? I experienced this kind of 'seeing' this week.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join me as I share what happened and how you can share it with your family.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What It Looks Like to See Another and Why It Matters

Today, let's look at the fifth Principle of Power. I love all five principles; they all matter, but this seems to be the most challenging to implement. Many of us fly by the seat of our pants. Don and I did that in our marriage and family life for many years, and we paid a price; our family paid a price. Things go better, even if they don't go exactly as we envisioned, when we have a plan. This is true in our goals, family discipline, maintaining loving relationships, having workable family systems, engaging in family activities, managing school, meals, chores, and so forth. Join me as I share how this principle can help you have greater success in your family. Then I will wrap all five principles in a family sandwich, which you can then digest and learn to use.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Today, let's look at the fifth Principle of Power.&lt;/strong&gt; I love all five principles; they all matter, but &lt;strong&gt;this seems to be the most challenging to implement.&lt;/strong&gt; Many of us fly by the seat of our pants. Don and I did that in our marriage and family life for many years, and we paid a price; our family paid a price. &lt;strong&gt;Things go better, even if they don't go exactly as we envisioned, when we have a plan.&lt;/strong&gt; This is true in our goals, family discipline, maintaining loving relationships, having workable family systems, engaging in family activities, managing school, meals, chores, and so forth.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join me as I share how this principle can help you have greater success in your family.&lt;/strong&gt; Then I will wrap all five principles in a family sandwich, which you can then digest and learn to use. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Five Principles of Power - Principle Five

Recently, I wrote about principles that I consider powerful for a healthier and happier family life. Last week, we delved into principles one and two. Today, I will share information and examples on principles three and four. Principle 3 - Make It Special Principle 4 - Make It Simple You will relate to the stories I share, and I know you will see the value in adding these principles to your life.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Recently, &lt;strong&gt;I wrote about principles that I consider powerful for a healthier and happier family life.&lt;/strong&gt; Last week, we delved into principles one and two. &lt;strong&gt;Today, I will share information and examples on principles three and four.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000000;"&gt;Principle 3 - Make It Special&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Principle 4 - Make It Simple&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You will relate to the stories I share, and I know you will see the value in adding these principles to your life. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Five Principles of Power - Principles 3 and 4

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