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Cedie Omaña
July 14, 2024
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In Today's Edition:
Homestead Tip 🌱
Poll Results From Last Thursday 📊
Personal Development: Shh... The Superpower of Silence 🤐
A Steady Family: Navigating the Waves of Birth Order 💞
Today's Top Picks 🛍️
Let’s Keep It Reel 🤣
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Homestead Tip of the Day:
Manage your compost pile effectively during the summer. Turn the pile more frequently to aerate it and speed up decomposition. Add more browns (dry leaves, straw) to balance the greens (kitchen scraps, grass clippings) and prevent the pile from becoming too wet and smelly.
Poll Results From Last Thursday 📊
What type of garden do you have?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Vegetable garden
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Herb garden
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Flower garden
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Mixed-use garden
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ No garden yet
via @beehiiv polls
Exciting polls are coming your way in our upcoming newsletters! 😉
Personal Development
Shh... The Superpower of Silence 🤐
Silence isn't just about not talking. It's a special tool that helps us reset our busy brains and find some peace in the noisy world. It can be like hitting the pause button on your favorite show so you can grab some snacks and get ready for more action.
Benefits of Silence:
Reduces Stress: When you step away from the noise, your brain gets a break. Less noise means less stress.
Boosts Creativity: Ever notice how sometimes the best ideas pop into your head when you're chilling in a quiet spot? That's silence working its magic!
Enhances Awareness: Being quiet can help you notice things about yourself and everything around you that you might miss when you're caught up in the hustle and bustle.
How to Embrace the Quiet:
Find Quiet Moments: Start with just a few minutes of quiet time every day. Maybe early in the morning or right before bed.
Create a Silence Space: Set up a special spot at home where you can sit quietly and just be. It could be a cozy corner with a comfy chair and some soft pillows.
Go on a Sound Diet: Try to cut down on noise when you can. Maybe less TV time and more reading or doodling.
Practice Mindful Silence: When you're enjoying your quiet time, try to really focus on being present. Notice how the silence feels and what it brings out in you.
Real-Life Silence Practice:
Silent Walks: Next time you go for a walk, try doing it in silence. No music, no podcasts. Just you and the sounds of nature.
Quiet Mornings: Spend the first few minutes of your day in silence. Instead of checking your phone right away, just sit quietly and think about your day.
Silent Meals: Have a meal in silence once in a while. It can help you really enjoy the flavors and the moment.
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A Steady Family
Navigating the Waves of Birth Order 💞
Ever notice how different your kids are from each other? A lot of it might have to do with where they stand in the lineup of siblings. Yes, whether they're the first-born, the middle child, the youngest, or the only child can really shape who they are.
Understanding Birth Order Roles:
First-borns: Often seen as leaders, these kids can be responsible and driven but sometimes a little anxious about rules and expectations.
Middle children: They're the sandwich kids, often peacemakers, incredibly social, and good at negotiation. They might feel overlooked, so they try harder to stand out.
Youngest children: The babies of the family often enjoy more freedom than their siblings did, which can make them charming risk-takers.
Only children: Without siblings to compete with, they often develop mature communication skills and thrive on adult approval.
How These Roles Affect Family Dynamics:
Each child's birth order can influence how they interact with their siblings and you. Understanding these dynamics can help you address their needs more effectively:
First-borns may need assurance that it’s okay to relax the rules sometimes.
Middle children often need reminders that they’re unique and valued.
Youngest children might benefit from boundaries that teach responsibility.
Only children may need help developing teamwork skills and managing their perfectionism.
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Today's Top Picks 🛍️
Let’s Keep It Reel!
Discover hilarious farm videos guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!
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When the joy of tending to animals outweighs laundry day:
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