The I-Factor: Building A Great Relationship with Yourself

Van Moody serves as a pastor of the Worship Center in Birmingham, Alabama and is on the board of Joel Osteen’s Champions Network, is a member of Dr. Oz’s Core Team, and is an associate trainer in Japan for Dr. John Maxwell’s EQUIP leadership organization. Van is the author of a few books including, “The People Factor” and his newest book, “The I Factor: How Building a Great Relationship with Yourself Is the Key to a Happy, Successful Life.” It’s so easy when bad things happen in life to blame your circumstances. Maybe you grew up in a broken home or lost a job or are in a foreign country and you use those excuses every time something bad happens. But maybe life isn’t about our external circumstances. Van Moody says “the key to the life you want is inside you.” He teaches us how to understand our identity, significance, and perspective better so that we can manage ourselves and our whole lives well. 

 

Importance of Imaginative Play 

Dr. Sandra Russ from Case Western Reserve University's Department of Psychological Sciences.  She is the author of “Pretend Play in Childhood: Foundation of Adult Creativity.” Have you ever stood in the doorway and just watched your child play out a story? Whether they’re playing with puppets or Barbies or action figures, it can be quite entertaining. But kids don’t just play pretend to keep their mind off of adult things, it is actually a vital part of their development. Watching your kids play can give you a lot of insight on your kid’s mind. Dr. Sandra Russ teaches us the importance of imaginative play and how we can foster it for our children.