Hi All!

It's been a busy week for me with clients and projects, so I haven't been able to write anything for a few days. I didn't want to keep you hanging for too long, though, to get your next "fix" of lessons to live fully, so I'm sharing something I found on MSN.com today that will be helpful to parents. However, even if you're not a parent, keep these tips in mind in case you're ever child sitting—or need to prevent your own meltdown.

9 Ways to Prevent a Meltdown — Your Kid's and Yours, Too
By Melody Warnick for Parents.com

1. Take a Time-Out (the child if they're acting up, or you if you're losing your cool)
2. Have a Tickle-Fest (or do something else that makes you laugh)
3. Take Deep Breaths
4. Use Words
5. Tap into Your Creative Side
6. Offer a reward
7. Count to 10
8. Lighten Up
9. Go to Your "Happy Place"

To read the full article and explanations, go here.

Remember that these tips are good for anyone to decrease stress and the resultant "meltdowns" that often emerge when we're feeling overwhelmed.

Live fully!