The trouble with a spouse is usually he/she has been pushed. When a spouse seems set in his/her ways it is often because his/her spouse is a bit pushy.
Learn to pull (insert persuade here). Each Saturday our children clean our entire house with ease...if we have a motivating reason such as Nicklecade, Planet Play, or a movie night.
I often persuade myself to finish paperwork by rewards such as 30 minutes of music or a cool clip on Youtube. Our family accomplishes large goals when we pull ourselves towards major vacations.
You can pull by establishing rewards. And you pull by offering a wonderful silent example. You can pull by genuinely complimenting incremental improvement.
Who are you gonna change? How you gonna do it? Start with yourself first.
Pulling is gentle. Pushing is manipulative and bossy.
Watch yourself and spouse transform by pulling.
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