This section is worth a chunk of GOLD… and it’s free!
This advice will simply be a reminder to some, to others it will be a whole new enlightenment!
Have you ever heard the expression ‘If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy!?’
So here are 5 Steps that you can take to the bank, in more ways than one!
1: Become a listener. When your better half mentions things that are in need of attention, take note and write them down or put them in NOTES on your phone, and actually deal with them if you’re handy. If you are not one of those handy guys, you need to commit to finding someone that will become your go-to guy or gal and take steps to stay on top of those needs.
2: Tune into your better half ‘s dream list using one simple little phrase ‘If you could wave a magic wand, how would you change our home? ‘(Then go back to step 1) … Be prepared, for this may well put your better half in a state of shock for a period of time but hang in there! We do have a section on tackling bigger projects for those whom that applies …remember ‘LISTEN ‘is the key.
3: This step involves some pro-activity on your part. Asked your partner if it might make sense to create an annual (12 months) approach to staying on top of ‘should do’ items, along with some nice to do items, around the home. Did I mention we provide a guideline to do just that? … (and if she isn’t plugged into our site it’ll be our little secret! 🙂 Keep us posted as to how your bonus points are coming along!
4: Pick at least one ‘nice to do’ item each year (from Step 2) and take some action to make it a reality. I will step back here and encourage you to bring to the plate considerations that will help your home function more smoothly from your better half’s perspective, little improvements can make a huge difference! Pay attention to the day-to-day routines and ask yourself ‘what could I do to help make it go smoother?’ We provide links to some creative sites in our Misc. section.
5: Together celebrate your successes along the way; be they big or small… that is part of what a home should be about!
Here is our guarantee: If you sincerely take on this ‘5 Step Approach’ to maintaining and/or improving your home, the likelihood of ‘gaining grace’ with your partner has nowhere to go but up!
And for those of you for whom your partner is the home project go to …I strongly suggest you get behind her and become a support person like none other!
The reality is that dealing well with home projects is a formidable endeavor… but can be so worth the efforts!
You Can Do It! And Remember …We’re Pulling for ya! ‘
