I often talk about how doing things for yourself is good for both you and your family, but I haven't delved too deeply into exactly why I believe it. It may sound like my promotion of picking up a new perfume or taking a cake decorating class is just an attempt to rationalize selfishness, but it really isn't. Yes, you'll immediately benefit, in some way, from doing something for yourself, but your kids are, too. Here's my simple breakdown. Investing in yourself, no matter how big or small, is making an investment in how your daughters will see themselves and how your sons will view the … [Read more...]