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Lessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Job interviewThere are lots of websites with advice for interview preparation. Whether you are a teenager going for your first job, or an adult looking to switch jobs, the tips in this episode can be helpful. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2022-03-2320 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - SleepSleep is so important. We review some of the main reasons and outcomes for having good sleep. Medicalnewstoday.com shared “Why sleep is essential”. Productivity, immune system, and athletic performance are just a few benefits. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2022-03-1615 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Boosting savings for retirementIt’s never too early to start saving. Whether it’s for school, a car, or a plan to retire, start saving what you can early and watch the funds grow. This episode has a few suggestions. Work with a financial planner to ensure you are making the most of your savings. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2022-03-1018 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - How to be successfulThe basis of this episode came from an article found in THE Academic called “How to start 2022 successfully as a university student”. There are a lot of parallels between school and work, such as finding balance, growing networks, and continuous learning. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2022-03-0314 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Words matter"You never know how long your words will stay in someone's mind even long after you've forgotten you spoke them." What you say has an affect on others. The words you choose and how you say them can be taken in different ways. You have control of what and how is said. Sometimes it's best to pause, think, and then speak. Know your audience. If you are asking about something for understanding, yet could be received as offensive, then explain you are asking for understanding. The way you ask will make a difference.--- Support this podcast: https...2022-02-241h 12Lessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Simple formula for livingThis poem can be found online, yet I couldn’t locate an author. The lines have been shared before in many ways on this podcast. It’s nice to have many of these lessons in one piece. Life doesn’t have to be complex. There are simple things that allow you to be happy, and leave the world better than you came into. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2022-02-1708 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Decision makingWe make lots of decisions every day. Some are small and quick, while some are hard and take some thought. No one knows for certain how many decisions we each make daily, but estimates are around 35,000, according to Psychology Today. Don’t worry about the small decisions, just make them and move on. Take the needed time to think through the larger decisions, yet know you have to make a choice. In many cases, good or bad, we will learn from the outcome whether it was right or wrong, and whether we can reverse and change course. Good luck in yo...2022-02-1011 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Anger or calmHow we react to situations can determine whether there is a good or bad long-term outcome. Outside of our control, people will do things we don’t always like. If we get angry, will this change their behavior in the long run? If we have a calm conversation and recognize no one is perfect and we are always learning, could this create a better outcome for both sides? Please think about an instance and how you could have reacted differently. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2022-02-0307 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Leader habitsLeaders have skills many of us may not notice, yet makes them effective. We know what good and bad leaders look like. Wealth of Geeks posted “8 1-Minute Habits That Will Make Your Coworkers See You As a Leader”. This is a good list for anyone. The focus may be work related, yet these habits can help you lead a team, community organization, or any group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2022-01-2714 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Multi-taskingLots of people think they can multi-task. If this is you, look back to the tasks you were doing at the same time. Did you truly concentrate on both? If you were cooking and listening to music, did you read the recipe and follow the lyrics fully at the same time? The answer is likely to be no. Our brains, while amazing in many aspects, can only truly concentrate fully on one thing at a time. To my kids, and all of you, if a task is important (school work, project at your job, driving or something dangerous), then please...2022-01-2008 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Mind, body, spiritWe take for granted, sometimes, the needs of our mind, body, and spirit. These need attention. Your mind is eager to learn, think, and achieve. Your body needs exercise, fuel, and hydration. And your spirit needs to reach out beyond your physical self and understand your purpose. These are large topics, and you may have some other ideas of how to nurture each one. Overall, they help drive you down the path of life. Take care of yourself and your mind, body, and spirit will guide you. Peace.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2022-01-1210 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Hello, again. It's been some time...This is the first episode in over a year. Please be patient as it may take some time to find my voice again. Over the past year away, I've learned a lot of new lessons, and want to share them with you...and my kids. This first episode may be a little rough, but there will be some nuggets you might just take away. Thanks for re-joining me on a journey of Lessons For My Kids.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.f...2022-01-0509 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsNew episodes coming soonIt’s been about a year since our last episode from my first year. Over the past months I’ve learned a few things and had time to think about what else I need to teach my kids. Hope you are all doing well and will tune in for the next year. Peace to you all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2021-11-1800 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Most important remindersLFMK was created as a a personal goal to create a podcast, share a few life lessons for my kids and others to listen to, as well as be a reminder how life needs to be lived. We tend to get caught up in ruts and see negatives. The idea was to take lessons learned throughout this journey of life and use those lessons to show there is hope in the world, a glimmer of light. There are reminders throughout the episodes how little changes can make a difference to you, your soul, as well as to others. Make the...2020-12-3017 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Poetry of lifePoetry. We know it as words in a book, or recited in school. Poetry is really all around us, and it's part of our daily lives. Sit still. Focus and listen. Music, film, nature...are all poetic. Poems shared in this episode come from Mother Teresa, Caleb Gunner, and Ralph W. Emerson. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-12-2711 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - FriendshipDo you have people you like spending time with? Are they who you would call if you needed help? Would you be there for them, if needed? We have many relationships throughout our lives; family, friends, classmates, coworkers, etc. Some people will stay longer in our lives than others. We may have similar likes/dislikes, participate in activities, come from a certain neighborhood. Each person helps us to learn a lesson, go through a specific time or event, and others may be a reminder of how we should live. People come and go, as we are a transient society...2020-12-2414 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Scam protectionThis is one of those episodes you should think about. You work hard to create your data, reputation, information, and finances. How do you keep it all safe? Use trusted sites and contacts before sharing information or clicking links over the internet, email, or your phone. If something looks suspicious, don't click on a link, answer personal questions, or provide secure information like passwords. Verify the caller or sender. Protect yourself by being vigilant. This episode references articles and suggestions from searchrpm.com, safesearchkids.com, and scambusters.org. Thank you for listening. You are appreciated. --- Support this...2020-12-1721 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Morals & ValuesMorals and values are such an important part of growing up and living in a civilized society. This is a reminder to those of us young and old. There are values such as respect, family, and determination, among other things, we all struggle with from time to time. None of us are perfect, yet we all go through experiences. Having the right tools (morals and values) can determine outcomes. In this episode articles referenced are fomr parenting.firstcry.com, ucg.org, parents.com. Thank you so much for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-12-1021 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Simple livingOur lives are filled with busy-ness. What if we were to downsize our homes, closets, friend lists, or focus on what's of most value? Life is not about money. Having the biggest house, nicest car, or most expensive clothes does not add value to our lives. Instead these things add more distress. Really, living our lives should be done simply. In reference to zenhabits.net, vanillapapers.net, and simplyfiercely.com, there are areas of our lives we should consider downsizing or decluttering. Physical clutter gives us a visual mess. We also need to declutter mentally, emotionally, financially...and change...2020-12-0300 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Health and WellnessDo you live a healthy life? what do health and wellness mean? We learn about eating well and exercising, but there is more to it. There are many sites, blogs, and information found in the world to help us with these parts of our lives. This episode references information from kids-harbor.com, Lancastergeneralhealth.org, and fourwellness.co. Some good reminders and tips for everyone. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-11-2600 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Family and HeritageWhat's your family story? The family history we leave for future generations depends on us. Many of us communicate via email or social media. While digital footprints are never actually deleted, it's becoming rare for people to write letters or even send celebratory cards in our handwriting. We have an opportunity today to write or record our history. Take a few minutes to think about your personal story. Where did you grow up? What was your neighborhood and school like? Who were your parents? Did you have siblings or cousins? What were holidays like growing up? Did your family...2020-11-1900 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - How to relaxEveryone feels stress and anxiety from time to time. Prolonged stress and anxiety can impact our health. How do we know when the feelings are deeper? How can we tell if our lives need some balance? In a review of articles from Healthline.com and VeryWellMind.com, they give us insights on signs we need to watch for. There are many relaxation techniques found on the internet or in our communities. Some simple and quick points are we can meditate, get a massage, or take a walk. There are some more suggestions and ideas in this episode. Hopefully this...2020-11-1200 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Sports quotesThere are thousands and thousands of quotations in the world. Many people refer to them for inspiration. Some share them on social media. Cities paint the words as murals. There isn't a person in this world who has ever watched or played a sport who hasn't heard a famous quote. There are quotes cited by coaches, athletes, and broadcasters from all across the world. Today we review some famous quotes from various sources. You'll want to hear the final quotes from a college basketball coach. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-11-0500 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK- Motivation and Getting UnstuckDo you ever feel stuck, in a rut, and not sure how to move forward. No matter your goals, take a step. Motivation is internal. Even if you are motivated, how do we move toward achieving our goals. Tell someone what you want to do. They will help, cheer you on, and press you when needed. The points on this episode came from numerous sources including personal experience. The ideas and suggestions are no guarantee for success, but hopefully motivating. I’m rooting for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-10-2900 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - DesiderataBack in 1927, Max Ehrmann wrote a prose poem called "Desiderata" (Latin: "things desired"). It's been shared around the world as a devotional, inspiration, and reminder to people everywhere. According to planetofsuccess.com, this poem "is a concise but truly inspiring reminder to strive for the high ideals. It reminds us to treat others kindly, to accept who they are and to be gentle with ourselves. It also motivates us to have faith in ourselves and to develop trust in the way things unfold." If you would like to read it, the full text can be found at...2020-10-2200 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Loss and adeathTalking with kids about loss or death of a family member or friend can be difficult. There are similar conversations when dating as teenagers. Emotions can be strong. We review some ways to talk with kids about loss and death. References include psychology today.com and childsevelopmentinfo.com. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-10-1500 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Importance of musicMusic is all around us. It may be a song on a radio, it may be a child singing, or it could even be birds chirping. Sounds create experiences, feelings, or evoke memories. Not matter where you come from, what language you speak, music is a universal way to communicate. Music also helps people to be creative as well as unite us to others. Music is an amazing gift to the world. Referenced in this episode are articles from theodysseyonline.com, mitchdeklein.com, and procollabs.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...2020-10-0800 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Hope for the futureHope is a beacon and expectation that tomorrow and the future have bright outlooks. Hope is as infectious as negativity. Nelson Mandela was jailed in South Africa for 27 years, yet had hope and optimism that one day he would be free. There are many other historical figures who have embodied hope, such as Bishop Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, and Mother Teresa. The world is not as dark and dreary as we see on television or see in the news. There is a brighter future, and the future is in teaching our kids how to set goals, develop plans...2020-10-0116 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Kids and FailureWe all may want success for ourselves and our kids. The path to success is rarely a straight line. There are bumps, obstacles, and set backs. Social media tends to show the highlights rather than the struggles and journey. Getting knocked down is part of the learning process. What we learn and how we adjust may bring us success, or we learn skills to put us on a different path. Part of learning is defining success. Olympic athletes train for years before they compete. Their success may be in earning a spot in the race, honoring their country, or...2020-09-2420 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Eisenhower LeadershipPresidents and generals must have some leadership skills for them to rise up the ranks. The mall in Washington D.C. has monuments to a few of the most revered and important leaders in U.S. history - Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. Few of us know much about Eisenhower, who also has a monument. Books and articles tell us about President and General Eisenhower's abilities to lead, take action, interact with others, and ultimately achieve desired and needed goals and outcomes. This episode references article content from Inc.com, Forbes.com, danieldarling.com, and wikipedia, as well as...2020-09-1819 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Respect and DifferencesAll of us are born with differences. We come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. We grow up in different families, communities, and countries. Being respectful of our differences may seem hard to do when watching the news. Yet by talking to each other, we may find similarities. Maybe we follow the same teams, have similar interests, or know someone. Being mean to others before we have met, or because they don’t look or act like us is not showing respect. This week I defense brighthorizons.com and micheleborba.com. It’s easier to knock something down than build it u...2020-09-1015 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - PoliticsPolitics today will affect our kids for their lifetimes. How do we talk with kids about politics, politicians, spin, as well as the various types of government. A couple of references for this episode are from faithfilledparenting.com and theschoolrun.com. Each of us has beliefs. Do your best to teach politics in an unbiased manner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-09-0415 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Enjoy lifeThere is so much joy in the world. How do we find it? Where do we look? Well, we don't have to go far. In fact, we may want to take a seat where we are. If you are looking for ideas and ways to enjoy life, there are lots of lists and ideas online. A couple of them are "How to Enjoy Life In a Way Most People Don't" found on lifehack.org, or "30 Simple Ways to Enjoy Life" on lifeoptimizer.org. Both offer some awesome suggestions with one common theme...life is more than just work, school...2020-08-2820 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Being productive from homeIn the age of Covid-19/Coronavirus, many people were forced out of offices and schools. Business and learning had to continue. This episode is focused on how to work or learn from home. It's not easy for everyone, so I used a list from "8 habits of super-productive people who work from home" found on theladders.com. Many of the suggestions can be used by employees or students, with a slight variation. If you are working or learning in this "new normal", there should be a few tips to help you be the most productive. Good luck to you! ...2020-08-1919 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Saving MoneyMost of us make mistakes with money. We overpay for a product, we waste money on a night out, etc. How can we help teach kids from our mistakes and understand the importance to save money. The topic of money can go off in a lot of directions, and it may feel like your head is spinning a bit after listening to this segment. There are countless websites, articles, advice columnists, pundits, books, etc. on the subject of money. In this quick segment I only touch on a few highlights to help kids. CNBC is one good source for...2020-08-1318 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Critical ThinkingDo you ever just sit and think? What do you think about? Why is thinking necessary? Who should spend time thinking? Hopefully you don't believe everything you hear or read without taking some time to think. For kids, and adults alike, it's important for us to exercise our minds. Learning how to do so at an early age will have huge benefits later on in life. WeAreTeachers.com and Ideas.TED.com offer some good suggestions on how to help people be critical thinkers. As you can imagine, one of the sites is directed more for classrooms, yet you...2020-08-0518 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Goals & DriveSome people have internal "drive" they use to find success. Some people with less drive can still achieve milestones by using goals. For my kids, goals can be hard to come up with, plan for, or reach. This episode combines information from parents.com and howwelearn.com. Both sites offer some really good tips and advice on how adults can help kids create a plan. Start small, celebrate effort, make adjustments, and ultimately reach success. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-07-3117 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - CollegeIs college worth the cost? The answer in most cases is yes. Of course, there are exceptions. A review of articles from EducationDive.com, SaintLeo.edu, and thoughtco.com share insights. The reasons for attending college come down to a few basic points: a college degree earns you more money over a lifetime, offers more opportunity, and no one can take away your education. If cost is a concern, and it's a legitimate concern, some states offer high school students the chance to attend a 2-year college and have a degree at the same time they graduate high school...2020-07-2215 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - EtiquetteDo you send thank you notes to people who send you a gift or do something nice for you? Do you know how to act around people or in a fancy restaurant? These, among many others, are skills many teenagers don't learn early in life. This episode is based on an article called "Social and Work Etiquette for Teens" by Debby Mayne, and found on TheSpruce.com. A few of the most important etiquette skills, in my opinion, are knowing how to behave in public, knowing how to hold your own in a conversation, and acknowledging people when you...2020-07-1120 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Old-Fashioned SkillsDo kids today know how to address a letter, or know where to put a stamp? Could a kid today sew on a button? These are some of the "40 Old-Fashioned Skills That Kids Need to Know". The list came from...well, I don't really remember. There are surely lists like this all over the internet. Some of the suggestions could be deemed as "old-fashioned" yet essential. Such things as how to hammer a nail, how to apologize, how to change a tire, how to clean a bathroom/kitchen, how to use a fire extinguisher, or how to budget. Most...2020-07-0321 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - ReligionReligion and spirituality can be a tough topic to discuss. A lot of kids have no idea why they go to a building on Sunday's, but they are brought each week by their parents. There are lots of questions about what religion means, why friends don't all go to the same place, or why people celebrate some holidays but not others. This is just a tip of a long list of questions. I'm not an expert in religion or spirituality. This episode is just an opening explanation into what is religion and spirituality, and how to explain it to...2020-06-2515 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - High priced itemsHave you paid too much for something and then thought about how you could have saved money after the fact? Everyone has had buyer's remorse at some point. An article on instopedia.com called "The Psychology Behind Why People Buy Luxury Goods" was a light bulb moment. People tend to pay too much for some items because of perception, status, etc. What if you bought a handbag for $500? Wouldn't a handbag for $50 be just as useful, even if it wasn't from a name brand? Sometimes we think about status rather than saving money and saving what's left over. ...2020-06-1313 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - VotingThis episode focuses on the importance of voting. There were several articles used as reference, as there are a lot of opinions as to why people should vote. The overall sentiment was consistently...you have a voice and you should be heard. In democratic societies it's not only a right, but a responsibility for the electorate to vote. In the US, anyone citizen 18 years or older can vote, with a couple of caveats. This wasn't always the case. Generations before you fought to give everyone the right. Sadly, too many people give up their right by skipping elections. If...2020-06-1212 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Sports officialsSports officials are hardly every given praise. They are not raised up on shoulders in victory, yet they are usually blamed for defeats. Today we touch on the reality of most sports outcomes are the direct effect of player performance and coaching decisions. "Stop Blaming the Refs" is a blog post on www.coachchriswoodside.com. Wrong calls can be made, as we are all human. Players and coaches make bad calls, yet officials are known to bear the brunt of a loss. Coaches should teach. Players should play the game and control the outcome. Fans should root on their...2020-06-0516 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Gratitude practiceGratitude. For kids to learn and adults to be reminded. This episode, we review "How to practice gratitude - 11 simple ideas" from TheGoalChaser.com. Little things changes, reminders, and actions can make a big difference in our lives. We all have set backs, negativity, and bad days. Showing gratitude can help alleviate or reduce any anxiety, thoughts, or fears associated. Seeing the "silver lining" can make a big difference. Sometimes there are lessons to be learned. Maybe we need to be reminded of the good things in life. This article gives us ideas of ways to stay focused on...2020-05-3018 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Priorities in life (big rocks)What's important to you? As kids, we had lots of dreams and goals, but may have needed some help with determining what is truly important. As adults our priorities may focus on family, work, wealth, etc. The story from Dr. Covey about Big Rocks is a good visualization of how we prioritize what is important. There are a number of sites where you can print out the story. Listen to it here, and let it sink in. Come back and listen to it every once in a while and reflect. You may find what is important today could change...2020-05-2110 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Lessons from a friendI had the good fortune to work with a well-respected, thoughtful, and smart man. He puts his family first, has dealt with set backs, mentored many, and learned what's important. He decided to take a new job, which was a great move for him. Before he left, he sent an email to many of the people he worked closely with during his many years of service. The message was his top 10 life lessons. He graciously gave his approval for me to share it here. Please sit back and soak it in... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...2020-05-2117 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Making memoriesFamilies spending time together can create lasting memories. My dad used to take me to baseball games. Every summer we would see a couple of MLB games. While we may not remember the teams who came to town, it was the joined experience we don't forget. For my kids, I took them to college football games. This episode is loosely framed by a blog post, "The Secret to Making Memories: Stop Trying to Make Memories" from the HuffPost. We see people on their mobile devices, then they all come together for a quick picture, then back to their devices...2020-05-1113 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Random Acts of KindnessWhen we are young, our focus is on people doing things for us. As we grow up we learn it's nice to do things for others. Today we go over a couple of different articles with the same focus...acts of kindness kids can do. VeryWellFamily.com had an article "7 Random Acts of Kindness for Kids", and Highlights.com had "25 Totally Cool Random Acts of Kindness Your Kids Will Love". Both had similar suggestions - saying thank you, helping others, doing chores (without being asked), and giving compliments...just to name a few. There are so many ways kids...2020-05-0219 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Working and studying from homeIf you are forced to work from home, or attend school online, there are tips to make you most effective. "7 Effective Ways to Work From Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak" was written by Lexie Sachs from the Good Housekeeping Institute. It's easy to slip into bad habits, or feel like you have to be online 24/7. The reality is, no one expects you to be at work or school every minute of every day. This was a pretty good list of reminders. If you are stuck at home, I would say the main take away is to be as normal...2020-04-2320 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Happiness and balloonsA story about balloons and finding happiness was seen on a Facebook post, which I believe came from an original post on Medium.com. It's about 500 people looking for a balloon they wrote their name on while in a room full of balloons. The analogy the writer was trying to get across is happiness is difficult to find alone. The story was quick, which also kept this episode short. Think about your own happiness. Do those happy moments include you with others, or are you alone? I have my guess as to your answer.  --- This episode...2020-04-1506 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - PositivityDo you see yourself as a positive person? Do you wake up thinking how wonderful the day is going to be? If not, this episode is a reflection there are good things in our lives, sometimes we just need to be reminded. To become positive requires work each day. As you practice positivity, it will get easier and less of a chore. The idea for this episode came from an article titled "21 Ways To Think Positively Every Day" by Nicole Yi on SugarPop. There are a lot of good points each of us should consider, such as showing gratitude...2020-04-0819 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Coping with Anxiety & DepressionLife is full of highs and lows. There are days when the world feels upon our shoulders. These are the times we need to remember to breathe and take care of ourselves. There are a lot of articles, suggestion lists, and self-help gurus offering help. In this episode I referred to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. They have a list of tips to cope with anxiety and depression. I've read many articles and lists over the years, and many contain similar suggestions in some variation. The A&DAA has a list of 15 strategies. We review only...2020-04-0316 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - 8 Leadership HabitsWhat makes a good leader? You surely know someone who walks into a room, and has a sense of commanding attention. For my kids, you will meet people (teachers, coaches, co-workers, and teammates) who you feel make you better at sports, school, or work. These people are leaders. There are certain qualities these people have, and traits you can learn to become leaders. From Inc Magazine, I found "The 8 Instinctive Habits of Remarkable Leaders". These traits are seen in exceptional leaders, and usually are reasons why their employees, students, or teams are successful. Thank you for listening. --- ...2020-03-2515 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Love and regrets adviceWhen you look back on your life, what will make you smile? What memories will make you wish you had made a different choice? An article from BestLife highlights 20 things 90-somethings loved and regretted about their lives. This episode touches on some of both views. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-03-1918 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - 10 common issues for teensIf you're an adult, do you remember what it was like to be a teenager? Do you remember the stresses of trying to fit in, be liked, and live up to your parents ideals? If you are a teenager today, much of what you feel is the same as what your parents felt years ago. The times have changed, yet the problems and issues remain similar. This episode is about the 10 common problems and issues teens face, from an article found on wehavekids.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...2020-03-1322 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Helping others, others helping usHelping others makes us feel good inside. It follows the old adage, "It's better to give, rather than receive". When we help others, we may not want something in return. Our souls get a little sunshine. On the flip side of this, to be successful in life we also need to receive help. No successful student, athlete, musician, inventor, or business person makes it to the top without help or others believing in them along the way. Be kind and gracious. Thank everyone you meet along your journey, as you may see them again. --- This episode is...2020-03-0614 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Practice, Prepare, PersevereToday we talk about achieving success through practicing, preparing, and persevering. An actor, athlete, job candidate, employee, or student can not find success without preparation. An actor needs to get in the mind of a character and determine who they are inside, and how they need to play a part. Athletes must practice, learn plays, work with teammates, and create muscle memory. Students take classes to discover the world, take tests, and prepare for careers and lifelong learning. Every dream takes effort, and every obstacle takes work to overcome. Some things are easier than others, but those higher goals...2020-02-2314 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - TravelToday is all about seeing the world. There are so many things to see and experience. Some have historical significance. Some are breathtakingly beautiful. Others are much more somber. We live in a big world. It needs to be explored. To my kids, I hope you go off on adventures and make lasting memories. You never know what impact travel can have on your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-02-1809 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - ApologyToday we go over an article about life lessons children should learn. I apologize for not teaching some of these lessons to my kids early on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-02-1014 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Life is like video gamesWe are always learning, yet the world keeps changing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-01-2907 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - Soft SkillsToday I'm focused on "soft skills". Society is so connected to cell phones, television, video games, and apps. We have forgotten our soft skills. This is not just face-to-face communication, but also talking within groups or writing thank you notes. These soft skills translate into all relationships; family, friends, siblings, as well as co-workers and customers through our work. Soft skills are essential to our lives, and we all need some practice. This episode is a reminder of what soft skills are essential.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...2020-01-2313 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLFMK - How to make a beautiful life...Today you'll hear a poem titled, How to make a beautiful life... by unknown. The poem has 6 sections, and we'll briefly touch on each one. This is my first episode, so please let me know your thoughts. I truly appreciate you listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-01-1413 minLessons For My KidsLessons For My KidsLessons For My Kids - IntroductionThis is just a quick introduction to my podcast. I plan to post new episodes on various topics every other week. I hope you enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-hannegan/support2020-01-0203 min