Parenting with a growth Mindset
In this post, I would like to focus on how parents can cultivate a growth mindset in their children, fostering resilience, self-confidence, and a lifelong love for learning.
A Busy Parent’s Guide to Mindfulness
Did you know practicing mindfulness can be a game-changer for you and your children? By living in the present moment, you cultivate inner peace, become a stronger role model, and create a more secure environment for your kids. Let's explore some practical tips for embracing mindfulness in your daily life!
Imagine!
The subconscious mind thinks in images and feelings. This could mean that if you set a goal of earning a certain amount of money or finding your soul mate, you are much more likely to obtain these future goals if you try focusing on the images and feelings associated with them. START VISUALIZING!
Loving Yourself
Every day, you have a multitude of opportunities to love yourself. You can take care of yourself physically, seek intellectual stimulation, carefully manage your emotions, or feed your soul.
No More Regrets!
When you start thinking I should have done "this" or I shouldn't have done that, start reframing! Create positive and constructive thoughts instead. These new conscious thoughts help you to realize it's never as bad as it looks, or maybe you’re taking on too much of the responsibility.
Anderson Cooper on Mindfulness
Watch as the once skeptical Anderson Cooper explores the powerful benefits of mindfulness in this segment from 60 Minutes.
Coping With Family-Induced Stress
Summer’s here and so is mom guilt! While many kids long for the days of doing nothing, playing with friends, splashing in the pool, and sleeping in late, for parents, this often translates to added stress. To say that balancing the demands of a job with motherhood and household duties is exhausting (and that’s ignoring the added restrictions from COVID), is an understatement! Thankfully I have a few powerful ideas that you can do to minimize your parenting stress over the summer:
7 Ways to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence
You've likely heard the term "emotional intelligence," which was first used in 1990. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is commonly described as the ability to perceive, evaluate, and manage emotions in others and ourselves. Many experts consider it to be a better indicator of success than someone's IQ. So how does your EQ rank and what can you do to improve it?
Stop Being A Doormat!
The one place in your life that can increase your self-confidence is setting healthy personal boundaries. Boundaries are the imaginary lines that we put in place to protect our minds, emotions, and bodies. They keep us from being manipulated or controlled by others, ultimately creating a less anxious and more joyful life.
Increase Your Personal Power
Personal power is never fully developed. Like your body, it needs exercise. Read my secrets on how you too can increase your personal power!
Learning to Fail
Let’s face it. We all make mistakes. Most of us know that failure is a reality of life, and at some level, we understand that it actually helps us grow. But many of us still associate strength with success, not failure. But I want you to realize that this is not the whole truth. You need to learn how to fail first before you can succeed. Want to learn how to fail with grace?
Free Yourself from Needing the Approval of Others
Being a free and strong person includes moving freely through the world without unnecessary concern about other peoples' opinions. Think about who you respect the most. Do they let the opinions of others dictate their decisions? Learn how you can be the same way!
4 Ways to Deal With a Critical Family Without Sacrificing Your Sanity
"Deep inside us, we know what every family therapist knows: the problems between the parents become the problems within the children.” But I'm here to tell you it's possible to change your reaction to those critical family members and help heal yourself (and possibly your children too!).
The Power of Vulnerability
We are often told to put on a brave face and move on, but what happens if we stop and embrace those emotions in a moment of vulnerability? Experts believe that being vulnerable can boost our careers and research even supports that it can build better emotional connections and relationships. So why are so many of us still afraid of being vulnerable?