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Building a Resilient and Loving Marriage: Strategies for Success — Michael Canzian

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In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a strong and loving marriage requires dedication, understanding, and continuous effort. While the journey of marriage is unique for every couple, there are universal strategies that can help build a resilient and loving relationship. This article explores key practices that can strengthen your marriage and ensure it thrives through the ups and downs of life. Effective Communication: The Foundation of a Strong Marriage Communication is the cornerstone of any successful marriage. Open, honest, and respectful dialogue allows couples to understand each other’s needs, desires, and concerns. Here are some tips to enhance communication in your marriage: Active Listening Active listening involves fully concentrating on what your partner is saying without interrupting or planning your response while they are talking. Show empathy by acknowledging their feelings and expressing understanding. Expressing Feelings and Needs Be open about your feelings and n...

Michael Canzian on Taking Care of Relatives with Alzheimer’s

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If there is one thing that  Michael Canzian  is thankful for it’s the fact that he has strived to create  a healthy mind and body through exercise and proper diet. Of course, he also understands that with Alzheimer’s disease continuing to be an enigma and traditional pharmacological cures remaining elusive, significant research and discovery is still needed  to determine root causes and thus identify effective treatments. The fact remains that alternatives approaches must also be seriously considered.   As one ages, the risk of cognitive decline and perhaps even Alzheimer’s is a risk and concern for many older adults. Clues regarding how the disease progresses are helping the scientific community to pursue both traditional and alternative treatments and therapies.   One of the most important factors of the disease that is often overloo...

Michael Canzian on Having a Strong and Healthy Marriage

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By definition,  marriage  is a legally and socially sanctioned union between two people  that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes that prescribe the rights and duties of the partners and accords status to their offspring (if any).  It is a mutual agreement between two people to enter a life-long journey together. Aside from these definitions, what is the true meaning of marriage?   For  Michael Canzian , marriage is deciding to take every risk for love, making the relationship stronger each and every day, even when times are difficult. Of course, a partnership with someone out of love sounds like something easy to do; but the reality is, it is difficult to keep a marriage that continues to thrive in love and happiness. If everyone had the key to a long-lasting marriage, then the world would be a simpler place for some as the need for laws associated with annulment or divorc...

Friendships Post-pandemic: How Did It Impact Our Relationships?

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  Michael Canzian and Rob in Huntington Beach Relationships have been redefined throughout the pandemic. It prompted us to reevaluate the people in our lives–from the community in which we belong to the relationships to which we are committed to those with whom we share our homes. Indeed, it also gave us plenty of time to reflect on ourselves, leading us to prioritize our mental health more than ever. We had to cope with the different challenges that we faced–strengthening our ability to survive various situations despite the setbacks. Because of that, we were able to recognize people that truly matter.   Meeting people over online applications was the epitome of our social lives during the pandemic. Being on video calls was one of the ways we could maintain our friendships. We were able to discover methods that would still allow us to build meaningful relationships. Netflix Party was even invented so that people would be able to watch movies together even if they were th...

Quality Family Time in the Kitchen

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  Michael Canzian -un secondo piatto Aside from cooking, kitchens function as a space for a family to gather with one another. It leads to waves of laughter and shared experiences that deepen their bonds. It can also cause arguments. For the most part, it offers meaningful memories that are full of valuable lessons. Quality time is a collective process in the kitchen with everyone focused and involved in the task at hand, which is to create wonderfully delicious food and plenty of it! Moreover, when technological distractions are not around, communication takes place with one another and the family bond can be strengthened, highlighting the fact that a household that can indulge in each other’s presence while being of service to one another. Instilling discipline When children are immersed in cooking at an early age, they naturally develop their interests and skills in the discipline. Cooking teaches children how to be patient when following recipes, how to be organized in the kitc...

Michael Canzian on Having a Healthy Work-Life Balance

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  Michael Canzian in London Despite Michael Canzian ‘s busy work schedule, he finds the time to relax and enjoy various activities with his family. They are his priority-fueling his drive to become a better husband, father, and individual each day. They are his source of strength and happiness-leading him to appreciate the moments they share together further. By recognizing the love he has for his family and acting on it, he also gets to nurture his health and wellbeing. He is well aware of having a healthy work-life balance in order to cater to his personal needs. Canzian is determined to show commitment in various endeavors, reflecting his ability to find the silver lining in every cloud. Structuring work tasks Anything is possible with time management. Knowing what needs to be done ahead of the day helps in recognizing how time should be allotted for every work task. This would not only guarantee enough time for every task, but also leaves quality time for the other respon...

Michael Canzian on The Essence of Preserving Culture and Traditions

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  Michael Canzian church in Italy With values and beliefs as the pillar of their society, Italians are known for placing a high value on their culture and traditions. They pride themselves on embracing the concept of family, attaching importance to history and knowledge, and maintaining the balance between work and social life. Italians have figured out the meaning of life–being present with their loved ones despite the adversities. Relationships are not only maintained, but also fostered because they have been used to having their family as their top priority. In the recent study by OECD , they have discovered that “In Italy, full-time workers devote 69% of their day on average, or 16.5 hours, to personal care (eating, sleeping, etc.) and leisure (socializing with friends and family, hobbies, games, computer, and television use, etc.) – more than the OECD average of 15 hours.” This simply indicates how excellent they are at upholding their work-life balance. It is all about how to...

Michael Canzian on How the Italian Culture Embraces the Idea of Family

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Michael Canzian with family in Fanna Italians are known for their deep culture , their passion for food, wine, arts, and soccer. How they preserve their architectural history and have an eye for fashion and design are just some of the key indicators that they value in beauty and style. They are recognized for being expressive communicators, bold in what they have to say.   They tend to use hand gestures in order to put emphasis on their points. They are also well-known for being family-oriented , with family being the center of their social structure. They place great value on unity, stability, and loyalty as these keep their family connected even when they are not together.   Italian roots   Italians place high value on their Italian roots and family structure is important.   Parents establish their authority to their children throughout their lives while their senior members are given respect. “Senior family members are deeply dedicated to their children a...

Michael Canzian - 5 Simple Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Family

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  Michael Canzian -Dad with new immigrants to USA The best thing in life is family. A bond that is stronger than any other bond–an irreplaceable bond that clearly defines the essence of a family. Spending time with them will always be a priority as they are the people who encourage and inspire me in every aspect of my life. A simple thing such as cooking or hanging out at the beach fosters the closest bonds of all. It is in those moments that we realize how much we value one another. Indeed, the pandemic impacted us all in various ways. Despite the negative aspects, it also made way for self- reflection and togetherness. The pandemic also allowed us to reconnect with long forgotten hobbies and interest, or catching up on those books that have been sitting on your nightstand for months collecting dust.   Most importantly we reaffirmed our understanding of whom and what we hold most dear in life- family.     Cooking and eating together One of my passions is cooki...

Michael Canzian on the Importance of Family

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                                                              Michael Canzian on the Importance of Family Families often serve as the foundational rock for many people throughout life, and that certainly is   the case for me. My family is what is most important in life — what I work for, how I wish to spend my time, and that which is most meaningful. Growing up in an Italian family encouraged me to recognize the importance of spending quality time with the people around me and appreciating the traditions that every family uniquely has as part of its history. My family nurtured my personal identity by immersing me in the Italian culture, and thus my desire to share those experiences and traditions with my wife and kids is vitally important. Some of the best family experiences and memories stem from sh...