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A Gentle Push to Overcome Procrastination

Have you ever wanted to begin a long-term project, such as managing your weight, writing a book, or using a financial budget? If “Yes”, I presume that you may need some help to take the next step, action. In this blog, I offer you a gentle push to get started. In their book, A Guide […]

WRITTEN BY: Joseph Maiorano, PhD, Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Harrison County Extension, maiorano.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, Healthy Finances Program Specialist, OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences, woods.485@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/stretching-sports-woman-athlete-498256/

REFERENCES:

  • Ellis, A. E. & Harper, R. A. (1997). A Guide to Rational Living. Chartsworth, CA: Wilkshire Book Company.
  • Rozental, A., Forsell, E, Svensson, A., Andersson, G. & Carlbring, P. (2017) Overcoming procrastination: One-year follow-up and predictors of change in a randomized controlled trial of Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 46:3, 177-195.

Get SMART This Year!

Happy New Year! Did you begin this year with a list of resolutions?  Are you hoping to become healthier, to become a better budgeter, or to have stronger relationships? Oftenwe set goals that are so large, they become overwhelming and unattainable.  When you are not able to accomplish your resolutions, you can become discouraged and give up. […]

WRITTEN BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County

REVIEWED BY: Yvette L Graham, EFNEP Program Specialist Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), OSU Extension Stark Office

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/objectives-smart-target-1262376/

SOURCES:

  • https://www.reference.com/history/invented-smart-goals-91a96ac7407ac68a#
  • https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/brief-history-of-smart-goals.php
  • https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/smart-goals.php
  • https://www.ndi.org/files/Handout%203%20-%20SMART%20Goal%20Setting%20Worksheet.pdf

REFERENCES:

  • O’Neill, Jan, and Anne Conzemius. "The power of smart goals." Using goals to improve student learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree (2006).
  • https://drcharlottetest.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/motivation-smart-goals-and-vision/

New Year’s Resolutions for Teens

It is the season for New Year’s resolutions and this year you might want to consider getting your teen involved! Research shows that the development of positive future orientation through goal setting among teens is linked to improved school performance, motivation, self-confidence, self-esteem, and decreased risk of engagement in harmful behaviors (Forneries, Danish, & Scott, […]

WRITTEN BY: Jamari White, MSW, LSW, Healthy Relationships Program Specialist

REVIEWED BY: Carmen Irving, M.A., CLFE, CYC-P, Extension Educator

SOURCES:

  • https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Healthy-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Kids.aspxs:
  • http://kidshealth.org/teen/homework/goals/goals_tips.html
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/family-and-relationships/laplant-8osu-edu/creating-a-winning-family-team/

REFERENCES:

  • Forneries, T., Danish, S., & Scott, D. (2007). Setting goals, solving problems, and seeking social support: Developing adolescents’ abilities through a life skills program. Adolescence, 42, 103-14.

5 Easy Ways to Get Involved in Ohio Saves Week and Save Successfully

Ohio Saves, our local affiliate for the national America Saves campaign, is excited to participate in another Saves Week! Read more about this initiative and how you can get involved. Katie Bryan, America Saves Communications Director, brings the following information to you. America Saves Week, February 23 – 28, 2015 is a chance for individuals […]

REVIEWED BY: Betsy DeMatteo, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator

SOURCES:

  • http://americasavesweek.org/

Make Family Time Count

In most two-parent households today, both parents work outside the home, at least part time. Emphasis on roles in the home, are placed on shared ownership of the vast duties expected from mothers, fathers and children. While it is daunting to consider what it takes to be successful as a family unit, it isn’t impossible. […]

WRITTEN BY: Ochs, Shawn M.

REVIEWED BY: Oliver, Kathy

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • huffingtonpost.ca
  • howwemontessori.com
  • benjaciclomedio3a.blogspot.com
  • teachinggoodthings.com
  • shutterstock.com

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/Pages/Chores-and-Responsibility.aspx
  • http://centerforparentingeducation.org/library-of-articles/responsibility-and-chores/part-i-benefits-of-chores/
  • http://www.extension.org/pages/22956/let-children-help-with-household-chores-and-share-family-roles

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