What is it about feelings that can be so overwhelming? Honestly, for me, even really happy feelings on an intense level was overwhelming to me as a mom of young kids. Having three little boys with big emotions sometimes just was overwhelming. And then to add my own emotions on top of it was a …
My children have done things that make me feel furious. Bryson, when he was a new driver, he had an 11:30 PM curfew. Well, one night, very soon after he started driving, he didn’t get home until 1:00 AM He did call us and say he was going to meet his brother Carson at In …
When Your Child Does Something Stupid: Try Curious Instead of Furious Read More »
This works with all ages of children. However, it looks different at different ages. Here’s the thing that makes this so tricky. Logically, we know, yeah, if my child is having a tantrum, I don’t need to. Our Challenging Children Know Exactly How to Push our Buttons! But our challenging kids know exactly how to …
Your child having a tantrum, doesn’t mean you need to have one too! Read More »
An easy phrase to change your energy around a situation Today’s tip is “That’s not my responsibility.” By saying this easy phrase, you might be able to lessen the stress in your life and also clear out some judgment about things too. It’s easy for me to have a specific idea in my head about …
The Thought “That’s Not My Responsibility” Gives You Space to Have Empathy Read More »
You know, if you want to strengthen your arm, you get a weight. and you do reps of different movements with that weight to make your arm stronger. Don’t you wish there was some kind of weight or reps you could do for your brain or your emotions so that you could make them stronger …
How Hiding in My Van During a Wedding Inspired Me to Become a PQ Coach Read More »
Today I want to quickly share with you my inspiring story of how Positive Intelligence and mental fitness changed my relationships. Hide in Van In 2020, I was at my nephew’s wedding and my husband Rob did something that upset me. I don’t even remember what it was. And I went out to the van …
My son got married My middle son recently got married and it was glorious. I will say I don’t usually do well with parties and wearing nice clothes and all these things made me a little uncomfortable, but I really was very intentional in how I wanted to show up the day of the wedding. …
Staying Flexible, Calm and Present Helped Me Enjoy a Wonderful Celebration Read More »