Sentences with phrase «gain control over decisions»

Consequently, the adolescents may attempt to gain control over these decisions, a process that may be associated with more conflict between parents and adolescents (Holmbeck & O'Donnell, 1991).

No matter what your circumstances are, you CAN gain control over decisions that affect your relationships, and especially your children.

They should gain control over any decision to appoint external consultants, making sure when there are staff in the Council office who should and could do the job that they do it.

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What that study revealed to me is that happiness is a byproduct of good decisions and circumstances that are beyond our control, that when we give up control over our happiness we gain it all back.

Regaining mayoral control of schools was one Michael Bloomberg's greatest legislative achievements as mayor; it marked the first time City Hall gained discretion over education policy since the Lindsay administration, when those powers were decentralized and major decisions were made by an education board.

While it can be overwhelming to compare life insurance quotes, taking a methodical approach to determining your needs and goals, and then comparing insurance companies and quotes can help you gain control over your life insurance decisions.

One of the things I really like about your book is that you had pointed out some of the things that are not generally known to the homeowners, but by being aware of them, you can gain the necessary control over the decision - making process and feel empowered to achieve the best financial outcomes.