2. Values and Goals

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Readers Respond About Threats To Family Life (April 2000)

Readers responded with their ideas about what is happening in our society that is psoing a threat to family life. they mentioned the role of fathers, two income families, materialiam and instant gratification among other ideas.

Choosing Lifestyles: Fast Food Or The Real Thing? (September 2001)

This article summarizes key points from Steven Covey's book, "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People". An analogy is drawn between eating a main course at a banquest or settling for enticing but inferior choices and various themes by which people live their lives.

Time to Be Available (October 2002)

This article describes the power of personal attention as a gift of the heart. We can be to busy or caught up in daily work, schedules and routines to be emotionally available to people in our lives. This articles gives a reminder of how to balance striving and work with personal relationships.

Some Thoughts About Goals (January 2005)

This article contains some of Dr. Farmer's thoughts and experiences related to goal setting.

Modern Threats To Family Life (January 2006)

This article describes the forces in society today that weaken family life and the quality of parenting/marriage.

Seven Values To Shape Your Life (July 2008)

This article reviews qualities that make for a well-lived life.

Love As A Way Of Life (July 2008)

This article previews Gary Chapman's book, "Love As A Way of Life". This review describes the centrality of love and how we can build seven habits of love into our daily lives.

Pride: The Bottom Of All Great Mistakes (January 2009)

This article explores the negative impact of pride on various facets of life.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics IX. Living the life You Want to Live 2. Values and Goals Login Articles Readers Respond About Threats To Family Life (April 2000) Readers responded with their ideas about what is happening in our society that is psoing a threat to family life. they mentioned the role of fathers, two income families, materialiam and instant gratification among other ideas. Choosing Lifestyles: Fast Food Or The Real Thing? (September 2001) This article summarizes key points from Steven Covey's book, "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People". An analogy is drawn between eating a main course at a banquest or settling for enticing but inferior choices and various themes by which people live their lives. Time to Be Available (October 2002) This article describes the power of personal attention as a gift of the heart. We can be to busy or caught up in daily work, schedules and routines to be emotionally available to people in our lives. This articles gives a reminder of how to balance striving and work with personal relationships. Some Thoughts About Goals (January 2005) This article contains some of Dr. Farmer's thoughts and experiences related to goal setting. Modern Threats To Family Life (January 2006) This article describes the forces in society today that weaken family life and the quality of parenting/marriage. Seven Values To Shape Your Life (July 2008) This article reviews qualities that make for a well-lived life. Love As A Way Of Life (July 2008) This article previews Gary Chapman's book, "Love As A Way of Life". This review describes the centrality of love and how we can build seven habits of love into our daily lives. Pride: The Bottom Of All Great Mistakes (January 2009) This article explores the negative impact of pride on various facets of life. Next Page