The Models We Choose

As I have been observing my younger grandchildren this summer I am reminded of how much children model many of the behaviors they see adults do. Most behaviors are very cute....some are not.

Children have no choice over the role models who are available to them. But as children get older and are away from home more they are exposed to a variety of individuals and are able to select those people they want to pattern themselves after. It may be a family member or someone outside of their family.

It would be worth the time to think about those people who are in your life and are positive role models. Pay attention to their outstanding characteristics and CHOOSE which people and which characteristics you would like to develop. You are in charge.

Where Did the Time Go?

If you have been following this blog regularly, I apoplogize for my neglect in posting. I have been very consumed with the writing of a student workbook called On Your Own-Student Workbook which is a companion to the book I published last year, On Your Own: Navigating the Road to Independence. All of my time has been consumed with the workbook, but it is now at the publishers and will be available in the fall of 2010.

Many of the blogs that I post are related to the tips and techniques in my book. If you are finding these helpful or would like information on some other area, please let me know.

I look forward to hearing from you.