As the parent, you set the tone in your home. You not only lead by example, but the energy you put out is what you’ll get in return. But it’s easier said than done. I know how it feels to go through the motions just to try to get to the end of the day to reclaim a few moments of independence—but aren’t we missing out if that’s all we do?

 

Bert Jacobs, one of the brothers behind the Life Is Good t-shirt movement, explains how simple rituals at home can help us unlock imagination, change our focus, and build a boundless community around courage and compassion.

 

Watch the full clip here. For more info, go to lifeisgood.com, or order his book, Life Is Good.

 

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