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Core values… we all have them, whether we acknowledge them or not.  So what are yours?  Can you easily tell someone what your core values are?  Do you design your life around your core values?  Do you live your core values?

Most of us would be able to say “Of course, I know my core values.”  If that is true, then try writing them down.  I think you will discover that when you try to write your core values, it is much harder than expected.  Try also writing how a specific core value manifests in your daily life.  This is a great exercise.  How can we expect our children, spouses, relatives, employers and friends to “get us” if we are not clear in our own minds about the guiding principles we draw upon to make decisions.  Think of how much easier it would be to get your kids to understand your rules, if they knew your core values.  Think how much easier it would be to interact with your spouse or best friend if they knew your core values.  This could be a great conversation starter.

If you are looking for a resource to help you clarify your core values, check out the Core Values eCourse.  It is a good tool to get you started.

To add more harmony to your life, register for a  Strengthen the Harmony webinar.

The  purpose  of this blog (StrengthenTheHarmonyBlog.com) is to

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provide articles, resources and of course comments from the readers about topics and ideas that strengthen the harmony in your life, family and work.

We all have many things that can cause stress in our lives.  It could be our kids, aging parents, workloads that are increasing, finances, relationships with our spouse, personal goals that seem to always be out of reach or put on the back burner.  It could be trying to revamp our lifestyle to be healthier or trying to learn a new skill (like blogging) or settling into or out of a job.

Any one of these things can add stress to our life.  Any one of these things can cause us to lose focus. Any one of these things can be the last straw that sends us over the edge. That’s why I finally took the leap.  I finally decided it was time that I put this idea out there.

So what you will find on this blog are articles, ideas, tips and even humor to help you strengthen the harmony in your life, family and work. I don’t have the answers.  But I do believe that as we share our thoughts, ideas and support one another, we will discover and uncover answers that will help us strengthen the harmony in our lives.

I know I sure need more harmony — especially in the financial area.  Developing StrengthenTheHarmony.com, ShopliftingIsStealing.com, Whalen.com and ItStartsWithUs.com has definitely drained my resources.

I  am certain that by providing quality information and serving others, it will be replenished.  I’m still looking forward to the adventure.